Cubital fossa Flashcards
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Superior boundary of cubital fossa
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imaginary line connecting epicondyles of humerus
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Medial boundary of cubital fossa
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medial epicondyle (origin of flexor mass), mostly pronator teres
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Lateral boundary of cubital fossa
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lateral epicondyle (origin of extensor mass), mostly brachioradialis
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Floor of cubital fossa
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brachialis and supinator muscles
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Roof of cubital fossa
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deep brachial and antebrachial fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin
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Contents of cubital fossa
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brachial artery - deep branches (radial and ulnar) accompanying veins median cubital vein median nerve radial nerve (superficial and deep) biceps brachii tendon