The Cubital Fossa

Question 0

Boundaries

Answer 0

1. Superior boundary:
   - Imaginary line connecting med. & lat. epicondyles
2. Medial boundary:
   - Pronator teres
3. Lateral boundary
   - Brachioradialis

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Triangular hollow area on ant. aspect of elbow

Question 2

Floor

Answer 2

Formed by brachialis of arm & supinator m. of forearm

Question 3

Roof

Answer 3

• Formed by deep fascia, subcutaneous tissue & skin

- Fascia is reinforced by bicipital aponeurosis

Question 4

Contents

Answer 4

• Terminal part of brachial a.
• Commencement of radial & ulnar arteries from brachial a.
• Deep accompanying veins of arteries
• Biceps brachii tendon
• Median nerve
• Superficially: median cubital vein
• Deep & superficial branches of radial nerve is within floor of fossa