Anatomical Snuff Box

Question 1

Where is the anatomical snuff box located?

Answer 1

LATERAL ASPECT AT THE BASE OF THE THUMB

Question 2

Flip card for interesting Google description of anatomical snuff box.

Answer 2

The anatomical snuff box or snuffbox is a triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand—at the level of the carpal bones, specifically, the scaphoid and trapezium bones forming the floor. The name originates from the use of this surface for placing and then sniffing powdered tobacco, or “snuff.”

Question 3

Which border of the snuff box includes abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis?

Answer 3

ANTERIOR BORDER

Question 4

Which border of the snuff box involves extensor pollicis longus?

Answer 4

POSTERIOR BORDER

Question 5

Which border of the snuff box involves extensor pollicis brevis?

Answer 5

ANTERIOR BORDER

Question 6

What is found on the floor of the anatomical snuff box?

Answer 6

SCAPHOID