Understanding the Superficial Muscles of the Anterior Compartment

What is the main focus of this video tutorial?

• The deep muscles of the posterior compartment

• The superficial muscles of the anterior compartment

• The bones of the forearm

• The ligaments of the wrist

Which action is NOT performed by the superficial muscles of the anterior compartment?

• Flexion of the wrist

• Pronation of the forearm

• Extension of the elbow

• Flexion of the digits

Which nerve primarily innervates the superficial muscles of the anterior compartment?

• Radial nerve

• Musculocutaneous nerve

• Ulnar nerve

• Median nerve

Which muscle is the exception to the median nerve innervation in the anterior compartment?

• Flexor carpi ulnaris

• Palmaris longus

• Pronator teres

• Flexor carpi radialis

What mnemonic is used to remember the sequence of superficial muscles in the anterior compartment?

• DF DF

• PF PF

• RF RF

• LF LF

Which muscle is located on the lateral side of the forearm?

• Palmaris longus

• Flexor carpi radialis

• Flexor digitorum superficialis

• Flexor carpi ulnaris

What is the function of the pronator teres muscle?

• Supination of the forearm

• Flexion of the wrist

• Extension of the elbow

• Pronation of the forearm

Which muscle has a long tendon that extends into the palm?

• Palmaris longus

• Flexor carpi radialis

• Pronator teres

• Flexor carpi ulnaris

What is the primary function of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

• Flexion of the digits

• Flexion of the wrist

• Extension of the fingers

• Pronation of the forearm

Which muscle is NOT part of the superficial group in the anterior compartment?

• Brachialis

• Palmaris longus

• Flexor carpi ulnaris

• Flexor carpi radialis