Cubital Fossa

Question 1

Boundaries of cubital fossa

Answer 1

Medial border- medial border of pronator Teres
Lateral border- medial border of brachioradialis
Base- line between two epicondyles of humerus
Roof- skin, superficial and deep fascia
Floor- Brachialis and supinator

Question 2

Contents of superficial fascia of cubital fossa

Answer 2

1.cephalic vein
2. Basilic vein
3. Median cubital vein
4. Medial and lateral cutaneous nerves of forearm

Question 3

Contents of Cubital fossa
(From medial to lateral)

Answer 3

1. Median nerve
2. Brachial artery- terminating into radial and ulnar arteries
3. Biceps tendon
4. Radial nerve- divides into superficial nerve and posterior interosseous nerve