Other

Question 1

Bursae of the elbow

Answer 1

• Intratendinous: in tendon of triceps brachii
• Subtendinous: between tendon of triceps and olecranon
• Subcutaneous olecranon: between olecranon + soft tissue overlying it

Question 2

Cubital Fossa

Answer 2

> Superior border = line between epicondyles
Medial border - lateral aspect of pronator teres
Lateral border - medial aspect of brachioradialis
Roof = skin/deep fascia/bicipital aponeurosis
Floor = Brachialis + supinator

Contents (medial to lateral)
- median nerve
- brachial artery - divides to radial and ulnar arteries at apex
- biceps brachii tendon
- deep branch of radial nerve
(+lymph nodes)

Question 3

Closed packed position of elbow

Answer 3

extension