Q45 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 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, Radial nerve, Biceps Brachii tendon, (Lymph nodes)