Cubital Fossa Flashcards
1
Q
When is the Cubital fossa?
A
The anterior side of the elbow.
2
Q
What is the superior border of the cubital fossa?
A
An imaginary line between the two epichondyles of the humerus.
3
Q
What forms the medial border of the cubital fossa?
A
The pronator teres.
4
Q
What forms the lateral border of the cubital fossa?
A
The brachioradialis.
5
Q
What forms the floor of the cubital fossa?
A
The brachialis.
6
Q
What forms the roof of the cubital fossa?
A
Skin.
7
Q
What nerve passes through the Cubital fossa?
A
The radial nerve and median nerve
8
Q
What artery passes through the cubital fossa?
A
The brachial artery
9
Q
What tendon passes through the cubital fossa?
A
The biceps tendon.
10
Q
Why is the cubital fossa clinically important?
A
It has the Median cubital vein in it, this is the main site for venepuncture.
