Surface anatomy of distal UE

Question 1

What landmarks of the distal UE should be palpated?

Answer 1

-Cubital fossa
-Medial epicondyle
-Lateral epicondyle
-Radial head
-Radial artery
-Carpal tunnel and Guyon’s canal
-Anatomical snuff box
-Carpal bones

Question 2

What is the cubital fossa?

Answer 2

The triangular space in the crease of the elbow

Question 3

What is the medial epicondyle?

Answer 3

Inner side of the elbow when hands ate side with palms facing out

Question 4

What is the lateral epicondyle?

Answer 4

Outer side of the elbow when hands ate side with palms facing out

Question 5

What is the radial artery?

Answer 5

Artery that can be palpated on the thumb side of the wrist

Question 6

What is the clinical significance of the cubital fossa during a blood draw?

Answer 6

The cubital fossa is an ideal starting point to find an ideal vein to insert needle/draw from

Question 7

What is the clinical significance of the radial artery during an ABG test?

Answer 7

The radial artery is a good/safe starting point puncture of an ABG

Question 8

What is the clinical significance of a carpal tunnel injection?

Answer 8

Need to have good knowledge of the carpal tunnel for this injection (order of the tendons and other landmarks) in order to accurately insert the needle