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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Dorsal aspect of right forearm

Origins of deep layer of extensor muscles

Image #108-6

KEYWORDS: Fascia ligaments and tendons, Forearm, Vasculature.

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Dorsal aspect of right forearm
Origins of deep layer of extensor muscles
  1. Deep branch of radial nerve
  2. Supinator muscle (insertion)
  3. Dorsal interosseous artery
  4. Abductor pollicis longus muscle (area of origin)
  5. Radius
  6. Antebrachial interosseous membrane
  7. Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle (tendon)
  8. Extensor pollicis brevis muscle
  9. Anterior interosseous artery
  10. Dorsal interosseous nerve (terminal part)
  11. Compartment for common extensor digitorum muscle and extensor indicis muscle
  12. Dorsal carpal ligament
  13. Compartment for extensor digiti minimi muscle
  14. Compartment for extensor carpi ulnaris muscle
  15. Ulna
  16. Area of origin of extensor indicis muscle
  17. Area of origin of extensor pollicis longus muscle