Radial neuropathy: anatomy

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Radial neuropathy: anatomy. Triceps, Anconeus, Brachioradialis, Long head of extensor carpi radialis, Supinator. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Muscles innervated by the radial nerve

  • Triceps
  • Anconeus
  • Brachioradialis
  • Long head of extensor carpi radialis
  • Supinator 

Muscles innervated by the posterior interosseous nerve

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Sensory branches of the radial nerve

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Sites of compression

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References

  1. McNamara B. Clinical anatomy of the radial nerve. ACNR 2003; 3:28-29.
  2. Vij N, Kiernan H, Miller-Gutierrez S, et al. Etiology diagnosis and management of radial nerve entrapment. Anesth Pain Med 2021; 11:e112823.

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