Course Description
In the 12th course of our journey through “Anatomy from A to Z,” we explore the extraordinary “octopus” of muscle tissues that comprise the forearm and the hand.
This course includes a detailed exploration and dissection of the superficial and deep muscle tissues of the forearm, including the flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus, palmaris longus, flexor pollicis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus, extensor digitorum, extensor indicis, extensor carpi ulnaris, brachioradialis, brachialis, extensor indicis, extensor pollicis longus, supinator, anconeus, pronator teres, pronator quadratus. This course also explores in detail the muscle tissues of the hand, including the abductor pollicis brevis, the flexor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis, flexor digiti minimi, abductor digiti minimi, opponens, digiti minimi, and the dorsal and palmar interossei. You will also explore key nerves and structures, such as the flexor retinaculum as well as the radial, median, ulnar, and musculocutaneous nerves.
Through this experience, participants will gain a rich and deep understanding of the continuities, connections, and relationships between these named muscles and their surrounding tissues, including bony landmarks, fasciae, and visceral elements. Structures will also be compared ex-situ to provide an appreciation for the diversity and range of anatomical expression. Through cultivating a greater appreciation of the human form, participants will be better able to apply their anatomical knowledge to their bodywork and movement practices.
On-Camera Dissection
15 HR
Course
Marathon (Level 3)
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and detail the relationships, continuities, and connections for the named structures in this course (flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus, palmaris longus, flexor pollicis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus, extensor digitorum, extensor indicis, extensor carpi ulnaris, brachioradialis, brachialis, extensor indicis, extensor pollicis longus, supinator, anconeus, pronator teres, pronator quadratus, abductor pollicis brevis, the flexor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis, flexor digiti minimi, abductor digiti minimi, opponens, digiti minimi, and the dorsal and palmar interossei) to its surrounding structure (bony landmarks, other muscles, fascia, and vessels),
- Describe the pathways of the median, ulnar, radial, and musculocutaneous nerves,
- Describe an appreciation for the challenge inherent in the process of differentiating tissues such as the periosteum from the bone, and the artifice of “clean bone,”
- Describe the variations that you have observed between Anna and Z and consider how these variations may have influenced movement, expression, and function.
Keywords
flexor digitorum superficialis, profundus, palmaris longus, flexor pollicis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor indicis, extensor carpi ulnaris, brachioradialis, brachialis, extensor indicis, extensor pollicis longus, supinator, anconeus, pronator teres, pronator quadratus, abductor pollicis brevis, the flexor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis, flexor digiti minimi, abductor digiti minimi, opponens, digiti minimi, dorsal and palmar interossei
Course Outline
Course 12, Module 1: Introduction
Course 12, Module 2: Right Forearm Extensors
Course 12, Module 3: Right: Forearm Flexors/ Hand
Course 12, Module 4: Forearm Extensors/ Hand
Course 12, Module 5: Forearm Flexors
Course 12, Module 6: Ex-Situ Comparison
Course 12, Module 7: Course Wrap Up
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