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Illustration of the human forearm from an anterior view, showing the superficial layer of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Major structures including the biceps brachii, brachialis, pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, and palmaris longus muscles are labeled, along with nerves and arteries such as the median nerve and radial artery.
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Illustration of the human forearm from an anterior view, showing the superficial layer of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Major structures including the biceps brachii, brachialis, pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, and palmaris longus muscles are labeled, along with nerves and arteries such as the median nerve and radial artery.
Muscles of the human forearm The forearm contains flexor and extensor muscles, which help control fine movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers.

The radial artery is a major blood vessel located in the forearm. It runs parallel to the radius bone, extending from the elbow down to the wrist. This artery is crucial for supplying blood to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the forearm, hand, and fingers, enabling precise movements. The radial artery is also commonly used to check a person's pulse due to its superficial location near the wrist.12

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  2. human cardiovascular system - Pulse
  3. human nervous system - Brachial plexus

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