Cubital Fossa

Question 1

is at free inferior margin, allows protection & free movement during rotation of radial head

Answer 1

sacciform recess

Question 2

2 muscles that go under flexor retinaculum in the carpal tunnel?

Answer 2

flexor digitorum profundus

flexor digitorum superficialis

Question 3

holds head of radius against radial notch so it has stability during pronation

Answer 3

anular ligament of radius

Question 4

Identify 1-5.

Answer 4

1. capitulum of humerus
2. trochlea of humerus
3. head of radius
4. trochlear notch of ulna
5. radial notch of ulna

Question 5

where does ligation of brachial artery happen?

Answer 5

between inferior ulnar collateral & bifurcation

Question 6

Identify 1-4.

Answer 6

1. Ulnar collateral ligament
2. Radial collateral ligament
3. Anular ligament of radius
4. Sacciform recess of synovial membrane

Question 7

musculocutaneous exits at the cubital fossa as…

Answer 7

lateral cutaneous nerve

Question 8

hypertrophy of this muscle can impinge on median nerve

Answer 8

pronator teres

Question 8

which 2 collateral arteries come from deep brachial a?

Answer 8

radial & middle collaterals

Question 10

pairings of collateral arteries at elbow?

Answer 10

“SIMR PAIR”

superior ulnar collateral with posterior ulnar recurrent

inferior ulnar collateral with anterior ulnar recurrent

middle collateral with interosseous recurrent

radial collateral with radial recurrent

Question 11

Identify 1-8.

Answer 11

“SIMR PAIR”

1. superior ulnar collateral a
2. inferior ulnar collateral a
3. middle collateral a
4. radial collateral a
5. posterior ulnar a
6. anterior ulnar recurrent a
7. recurrent interosseus a
8. radial recurrent a

Question 12

collateral circulation of elbow ensures adequate supply to forearm in case this artery is ligated

Answer 12

brachial