Cubital Fossa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the borders of the cubital fossa? (Triangle shaped)
A
2
Q
What forms the floor and the roof of the cubital fossa?
A
- Floor:
- Brachialis
- Supinator muscle
- Roof:
- Skin
- Fascia
- Bicipital aponeurosis
3
Q
Which vein in the roof can be assessed for venepuncture?
A
Median cubital vein
(connects basilic and cephalic)
4
Q
What is the contents of the cubital fossa?
A
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(lateral to medial)
- Radial nerve
- Biceps tendon
- Brachial artery
- Median nerve
5
Q
Why might the cubital fossa be clinically relevant?
A
- Venepuncture
- Supracondylar fractures
- May damage contents of cubital fossa
