Anatomy of the arm & forearm

Question 1

What are the boundaries of the cubital fossa?

Answer 1

• Lateral:
  Brachioradialis muscle
• Medial:
  Pronator teres
• Base:
  Imaginary line between medial & lateral epicondyles of humerus
• Floor:
  Brachialis & Supinator muscles
• Roof:
  Skin, superficial & deep fasciae, bicipital aponeurosis

Question 2

What are the contents of the cubital fossa?

Answer 2

Median cubital vein
Median nerve
Brachial artery
Biceps brachii tendon
Radial nerve deep to brachioradialis
Radial & Ulnar arteries
Radial recurrent artery