Cubital fossa Flashcards
1
Q
Superior boundary of cubital fossa
A
line connecting epicondyles
2
Q
Medial boundary of cubital fossa
A
flexor mass from common flexor origin (spec. pronator teres)
3
Q
Lateral boundary of cubital fossa
A
extensor mass from common extensor origin (spec. brachioradialis)
4
Q
Floor of cubital fossa
A
brachialis and supinator muscles
5
Q
Roof of cubital fossa
A
deep brachial and antebrachial fascia with bicipital aponeurosis–>subcutaneous tissue–>skin
6
Q
Contents of cubital fossa
A
brachial artery–>branching
tendon of biceps brachii
median nerve
radial nerve (superficial and deep branches)
median cubital vein (connecting cephalic to basilic, site of blood draws!)
