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Q: Why is the posterior forearm darker?
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Where are the extensor carpi muscles found on the anterior or posterior side of the forearm?

Posterior


A movement of the forearm in which the palm of the hand is turned from posterior to anterior is supination?

Yes. Supination is the movement of the forearm in which the palm of the hand is turned from posterior to anterior.


Where are the extensor carpi muscles located on the anterior or posterior sifde of the forearm?

The posterior side


What are the two muscles found in the posterior compartment of the forearm?

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Describe the difference you observed in the type and distribution of hair on the front and back of you forearm?

The anterior (front) of your forearm has a dense distribution of hair than the posterior (back). The hairs on the anterior of the forearm are much thicker and longer than those on the posterior. >>>Anatomy and Physiology Student<<< L. Salmon


What is the correct way to hang a forearm x-ray?

In anterior posterior. As if they standing looking at you. Their right side about be to your left.


What causes development of soft Small white patch on the forearm?

I have observed few light white spots on the skin of the darker side of the forearm, not quite noticeable. wonder what is the cause n remedy. I am Diabetic type.


What is the difference from the anterior end and posterior end of the blackworm?

The posterior end of a worm is the lighter colored end of the organism... and the anterior end of the worm is darker.


What is the pulse in your wrist called?

Tibial pulse or more technically the Tibialis posterior pulse.


Where in your body can you find supinator and pronator muscles?

In your forearm. Your pronators are located on the anterior surface of your arm, while the supinator is located on the posterior surface. The brachioradialis is another pronator and supinator, which is also in your forearm, and is located on top of the radius. The bicep brachii is another supinator, on the upper half of your arm ( above the elbow)


How would you Describe the differences you observe in the type and distribution of hair on the front and back of your forearm?

The skin on the front of the forearm (anterior) has more hair because it has a thicker layer of skin. The forearm (posterior) has less and thinner layers than the anterior, so it has less hair


How many muscles does the human forearm have?

There are total of 20 in most people, 8 in the anterior compartment and 12 in the posterior. But some have 19 only, due to the absence of palmaris longus in some cases.