4 Anatomical snuffbox

Question 1

What is the anatomical snuffbox also known as?

Answer 1

Radial fossa

Question 2

What is the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 2

Triangular depression on lateral aspect of the dorsum of hand over carpal bones

Question 3

How can you best see the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 3

Extend the thumb

Question 4

How many borders does the anatomical snuffbox have?

Answer 4

3 walls
1 floor
1 roof

Question 5

What are the 3 walls of the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 5

Proximal border - styloid process of radius
Ulnar (medial) border - tendon of extensor pollicis longus
Radial (lateral) border - tendon of extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicus longus

Question 6

What forms the floor of the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 6

Scaphoid, trapezium

Question 7

What forms the roof of the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 7

Skin

Question 8

What are the main contents of the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 8

Radial artery
Terminal branches of superficial branch od radial nerve
Cephalic vein