Definition
Definition
La anterior antibrachial region is an anatomical area of the forearm that is located between the elbow and wrist.
Anatomy
Also called the antebrachium, the forearm is made up of the radius on the outside and the ulna on the inside. These two bones are joined by the interosseous ligament which delimits two regions of the forearm.
The anterior antibrachial region covers two-thirds of the circumference of the forearm and includes a superficial plane containing vessels: the radial veins and the superficial cubital veins. These vessels are used for taking blood samples or setting up an IV. The anterior antibrachial region also includes nerves and muscles and a deep plane also made up of muscles but playing an important role in flexing the fingers, that is, folding them towards the palm of the hand.
Between the deep muscular planes and the superficial muscular planes are vascular-nervous bundles, that is, bundles made up of vessels and nerves.
In the lower part of the anterior antibrachial region, the tendons and muscles end up moving apart, thus forming a groove where it is possible to feel the pulse and where it is possible to perceive the beats of the radial artery.
The second region of the forearm is the posterior antibrachial region.