Elbow, cubital fossa, forearm GA Flashcards
1
Q
The Superior ulnar collateral artery and….. anastomose
A
Posterior ulnar recurrent artery
2
Q
The Inferior ulnar collateral artery and … anastomose
A
Anterior ulnar recurrent artery
3
Q
The radial collateral artery and… anastomose
A
radial recurrent artery
4
Q
The middle collateral artery and… anastomose
A
recurrent interosseus
5
Q
Boundaries of the cubital fossa (lateral, medial and base)
A
Lateral: brachioradialis m.
Medial: pronator teres
base: imaginary line
6
Q
3 contents of the cubital fossa
A
- tendon of biceps brachii
- brachial artery
- median nerve
7
Q
What ligament of the elbow resists varus (from midline) forces
A
Radial collateral ligament
8
Q
What ligament of the elbow resists valgus (toward midline) forces
A
Ulnar collateral ligament
9
Q
Nursemaid (sublimated or dislocated) elbow happens when…
A
radius pops out of angular ligament
