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Forearm
Upper limb, forearm pronated. The forearm is the part of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist.
Latin	antebrachium
MeSH	Forearm

The forearm is the structure and distal region of the upper limb, between the elbow and the wrist.^[1] The term forearm is used in anatomy to distinguish it from the arm, a word which is most often used to describe the entire appendage of the upper limb, but in anatomy, technically, it means only the region of the upper arm, whereas the lower "arm" is called the forearm. It is homologous to the leg that lies between the knee and the ankle joints.

The forearm contains two long bones, the radius and the ulna, forming the radioulnar joint. The interosseous membrane connects these bones. Ultimately, the forearm is covered by skin, the anterior surface usually being less hairy than the posterior surface.

The forearm contains many muscles, including the flexors and extensors of the digits, a flexor of the elbow (brachioradialis), and pronators and supinators that turn the hand to face down or upwards, respectively. In cross-section the forearm can be divided into two fascial compartments. The posterior compartment contains the extensors of the hands, which are supplied by the radial nerve. The anterior compartment contains the flexors, and is mainly supplied by the median nerve. The ulnar nerve also runs the length of the forearm.

The radial and ulnar arteries, and their branches, supply the blood to the forearm. These usually run on the anterior face of the radius and ulna down the whole forearm. The main superficial veins of the forearm are the cephalic, median antebrachial and the basilic vein. These veins can be used for cannularisation or venipuncture, although the cubital fossa is a preferred site for getting blood.

Anatomy[link]

Bones[link]

• radius
• ulna

Joints[link]

• proximal to forearm
  • elbow
• in the forearm
  • proximal radioulnar joint
  • distal radioulnar joint
• distal to forearm
  • wrist

Muscles[link]

• "E/I" refers to "extrinsic" or "intrinsic". The intrinsic muscles of the forearm act on the forearm, meaning, across the elbow joint and the proximal and distal radioulnar joints (resulting in pronation or supination, whereas the extrinsic muscles act upon the hand and wrist. In most cases, the extrinsic anterior muscles are flexors, while the extrinsic posterior muscles are extensors.

• The Brachioradialis, flexor of the forearm, is unusual in that it is located in the posterior compartment, but it is actually in the anterior portion of the forearm.

Nerves[link]

(See separate nerve articles for details on divisions proximal to the elbow and distal to the wrist; see Brachial plexus for the origins of the median, radial and ulnar nerves)

• Median nerve – principle nerve of the anterior compartment (PT, FCR, PL, FDS).
  • anterior interosseous nerve (supplies FPL, lat. 1/2 of FDP, PQ).
• Radial nerve – supplies muscles of the posterior compartment (ECRL, ECRB).
  • Superficial branch of radial nerve
  • Deep branch of radial nerve, becomes Posterior interosseus nerve and supplies muscles of the posterior compartment (ED, EDM, ECU, APL, EPB, EPL, EI).
• Ulnar nerve - supplies some medial muscles (FCU, med. 1/2 of FDP).

Vessels[link]

• Brachial artery
  • Radial artery
    • Radial recurrent artery
  • Ulnar artery
    • Anterior ulnar recurrent artery and posterior ulnar recurrent artery
    • Common interosseous artery
      • Posterior interosseous artery
      • Anterior interosseous artery

Other structures[link]

• Interosseous membrane of forearm
• Annular ligament of ulna

Fracture[link]

A fracture of the forearm can be classified as to whether it involves only the ulna (ulnar fracture), only the radius (radius fracture) or both (radioulnar fracture)

Additional images[link]

Superficial muscles of the forearm   Deep muscles of the anterior forearm   Deep muscles of the posterior forearm   Cross-section through the middle of the forearm.

References[link]

See also[link]

• Forearm flexors
• Forearm muscles

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Lee Andrew Priest McCutcheon nicknamed "The Blond Myth" (born 6 July 1972 in Newcastle, Australia) is a former IFBB professional bodybuilder and a current NABBA Professional athlete.

Biography[link]

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Lee Priest grew up in Wallsend Australia. Lee's mom was also a bodybuilding competitor, and posed with Lee onstage. Lee started training at the age of 12 with the help and support of his grandfather. He competed for the first time at the age of 13 and won. He went on to win numerous other competitions leading up to him winning the IFBB Mr Australia at 17,18,19. Lee competed at the World's Championship at 17, where he placed 4th. He was not allowed to get his pro card in Australia because of his young age. It was then Lee decided to enter an amateur competition, Niagra Falls Championships. While there, Lee was discovered and given his pro card. Lee became one of the youngest men ever to turn IFBB pro at the age of 21.

Lee competed successfully within the IFBB and is deciding on whether to compete in the Masters Mr Olympia which has been recently scheduled to be reopened with prize money of $100'000. In 2010 Lee decided to switch to NABBA but due to the Mr.Universe contest not going ahead Lee had no contests to compete in, NABBA offered Lee an amateur status to compete but he declined. In 2011 was invited by Paul Dillet to compete with The WBFF but nothing has come of either since.

Lee has his own supplement company called Assassin Nutrition in Australia.^[1] The company decided the easiest way to reach the legion of fans Lee has garnered over his 20+ years in bodybuilding, was to sell online.

Besides a successful and well known bodybuilding career, Lee is also a champion race car driver. Lee started racing in 2002 with road-racing and circle track. He then progressed to drag racing in 2004. Lee won numerous races and titles in road and circle track. His most successful bid came within drag-racing. He won Rookie of the Year in 2005. The following year, 2006, nothing stood in his way and he won the Championship.

Lee has also done some TV and movie work. He did all the bodywork for The Hulk Movie and also for the video game. He recently appeared in a local Australian TV series (Rescue Special Ops) and will have a brief role in an upcoming Australian movie. Priest is currently working on a few more TV and print projects, going beyond his reputation as a bodybuilder.

Stats[link]

• Name: Lee Priest
• Location: Newcastle, Australia
• Born: 6 July 1972
• Height: 5'4
• Off Season Weight: 235 - 285 lbs.
• Competition Weight: 196 - 205 lbs.
• Arms: 22 inches

Contest history[link]

• 1989 IFBB Australian Championships
• 1990 IFBB Australian Championships
• 1990 IFBB World Amateur Championships, Lightweight
• 1993 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro Invitational
• 1994 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
• 1994 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 1994 IFBB Night of Champions
• 1994 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational
• 1995 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
• 1995 IFBB Florida Pro Invitational
• 1995 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 1995 IFBB South Beach Pro Invitational
• 1996 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 1996 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational
• 1997 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Czech Republic
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix England
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Finland
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Germany
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Hungary
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Russia
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Spain
• 1997 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 1997 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 1998 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 1999 IFBB Iron Man Pro Invitational
• 1999 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 2000 IFBB Night of Champions
• 2000 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 2001 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 2002 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 2002 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
• 2002 IFBB San Francisco Grand Prix
• 2002 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 2003 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 2004 IFBB Ironman Pro
• 2004 IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational
• 2005 IFBB Grand Prix Australia
• 2005 IFBB Arnold Classic
• 2005 IFBB Iron Man Pro Invitational
• 2006 IFBB Ironman Pro
• 2006 IFBB Arnold Classic
• 2006 IFBB Grand Prix Australia
• 2006 NOC New York
• 2006 PDI Night of Champions

Training videos[link]

• The Blonde Myth (1998)
• Another Blonde Myth (2001) - Footage leading up 2000 night of champions. "Home video footage" provides new look of Lee Priest. Includes his wedding, whole body workouts.
• Training Camp and Career Highlights - Showcasing the fabulous physique and career of Lee Priest, Australia's own Superman.
• It's Not Revenge (2006) - In the series Titans, Watch Bodybuilding Superstar Lee Priest train a few days out of competition in Austin.
• Reality DVD series (2006–2008) BodybuildersReality.com

See also[link]

• List of male professional bodybuilders

References[link]

• http://www.bodybuilders.com/priest.htm

External links[link]

• Lee Priest Competition history
• Lee priest photos