VAN 121: Veterinary Gross Anatomy-II (2+2)

MUSCLES OF THE FOREARM AND MANUS

• Muscles of the forearm and the manus consist of extensors and flexors
• The extensors of the carpus and digit occupy the anterior and lateral aspects of the forearm region while the flexors occupy the posterior or volar aspect
• The medial aspect of the forearm is not occupied by muscles except at its proximal third. Hence, the medial face is mostly subcutaneous
• The extensors are covered by the fasciae, superficial and deep. The superficial fascia is thin and blends with the deep fascia lower down the carpus
•  The deep fascia is thin but strong. The fascia is continued down as the fascia of the carpus