Group · Muscular system
Fasciae of upper limb
Fasciae membri superiori
- System
- Muscular system
- Regions
- Upper limb
- Part of
- Fasciae
DescriptionUnreviewed
The fascial compartments of arm refers to the specific anatomical term of the compartments within the upper segment of the upper limb (the arm) of the body.
The upper limb is divided into two segments, the arm and the forearm.
Each of these segments is further divided into two compartments which are formed by deep fascia – tough connective tissue septa (walls).
Each compartment encloses specific muscles and nerves.
The compartments of the arm are the anterior compartment of the arm and the posterior compartment of the arm, divided by the lateral and the medial intermuscular septa.
The compartments of the forearm are the anterior compartment of the forearm and posterior compartment of the forearm.
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Parts
Names
- Latin
- Fasciae membri superiori
- English
- Fasciae of upper limb
- French
- Fascias du membre supérieur
- Spanish
- Fascias del miembro superior
- Portuguese
- Fáscia do membro superior