Arcade of Frohse

Description

Arcade of Frohse

Name

• Arcade of Frohse
• Supinator arch

History

• Named after the German anatomist Fritz Frohse (1871-1916)

General

• Formed by a fibrous band between the two heads of the supinator muscle
• The deep branch of the radial nerve passes beneath the arcade
• Accompanied by vessels known as the leash of Henry

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Clinical Significance

• Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome

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See Also

• Forearm Pain Main
• Physical Exam Forearm
• Forearm Anatomy Main

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