Anatomical Snuffbox

Question 1

What is another name for the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 1

Radial fossa

Question 2

What are the borders of the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 2

• Medial:
  
  • Extensor pollicis longus tendon
• Lateral:
  
  • Extensor pollicis brevis tendon
  • Abductor pollicis longus tendon
• Proximal
  
  • Styloid process of radius

Question 3

What forms the floor and roof of the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 3

• Floor: Carpal bones, scaphoid, trapezium
• Roof: Skin

Question 4

What are the contents of the anatomical snuffbox?

Answer 4

1. Radial artery
2. Superficial branch of radial nerve
3. Cephalic vein

Question 5

If a fracture to the scaphoid causes pain, where will this pain be felt?

Answer 5

Anatomical snuffbox