Landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
Cubital Fossa: Definition
A
Triangularly shaped space in front of the elbow. Has boundaries
2
Q
What are the 5 boundaries of the cubital fossa and their associated structures?
A
Medial- Pronator Teres Muscle Lateral- Brachioradialis muscle Base- line between epicondyles of humerus Floor- Brachialis Muscle Roof- Deep Fascia
3
Q
What are the 4 main contents in the cubital fossa?
A
Tendon of biceps brachii muscle
Brachial Vessels and terminal branches
Median Nerve
Radial Nerve and its branches
4
Q
What are the main arteries of the cubital fossa?
A
Radial and Ulnar Arteries
5
Q
What are the components of the Ulnar Artery?
A
Common Interosseous: Anterior and Posterior Interosseous Arteries (Posterior also has Interosseous recurrent artery)
Anterior and Posterior Ulnar Recurrent Arteries
6
Q
Forearm and Wrist landmarks (11)
A
Ulna Styloid Processes of Radius and Ulna Distal Skin Crease Tendon of Palmaris Longus Tendon of Flexor Carpi Radialis Muscle Tendon of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle Radial and Ulnar Artery Pulses Pistiform Bomes Hook of Hamate Bone Tubercle of Scaphoid Bone Crest of Trapezium Bone
