title: Anatomy of the upper extremity muscle compartments.
abstract: Multiple and anatomically distinct compartments are present in the upper extremity. A compartment is defined as an enclosed space formed by fascia or by a combination of fascia and bone that contains one or more muscles. Knowledge of these anatomic compartments and their contents will facilitate early diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedics, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Doyle
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000294:innervation; D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005542:Forearm / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply