Cubital Fossa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the borders of the cubital fossa
A
Lateral - medial border of brachioradialis
Medial - lateral border of pronator teres
Superior - line between epicondyles
2
Q
What forms the floor of the cubital fossa
A
Brachialis
Supinator
3
Q
What forms the roof of the cubital fossa
A
Skin and fascia
Bicipital aponeurosis
4
Q
Where does the median cubital vein run within the cubital fossa
A
Within the roof
5
Q
What are the contents of the cubital fossa
A
Radial nerve
Biceps tendon
Brachial artery
Median nerve
6
Q
Where does the brachial artery bifurcate
A
Apex of the cubital fossa - into radial and ulnar arteries
7
Q
Where does the median nerve leave the cubital fossa
A
Between the two heads of pronator teres
