Cubital fossa

Question 1

Name the structures that form the medial and lateral borders of the cubital fossa

Answer 1

Brachioradialis forms the lateral border
Pronator Teres (humeral head) forms the medial border
The superior border is between the medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus

Question 2

Name the structures that form the roof and floor of the cubital fossa

Answer 2

The skin, deep fascia of the forearm and the Bicipital aponeurosis are the roof of the cubital fossa

Brachialis and Supinator are the floor of the cubital fossa

Question 3

List the four main contents of the cubital fossa:

Answer 3

Median nerve
Brachial Artery - splits into ulnar artery and radial artery in cubital fossa 
Radial nerve
Biceps Brachii tendon
(Lymph nodes)

Question 4

What is the location of the cubital fossa

Answer 4

Located anterior to the elbow joint and is a triangular depression formed between brachioradialis and pronator teres (humeral head) muscles