Vein Injections

Question 1

What is the cubical fossa

Answer 1

Depression anterior aspect of elbow

Anterior to distal humerus and elbow joint

Question 2

What is the cubical fossa filled with

Answer 2

Variable amount of fat

Number anatomical structures

Question 3

What are the boundaries of the fossa

Answer 3

Superiorly - imaginary line connecting medial and lateral epi condyles
Medially - flexor muscles of forearm arising from medial epi condyle
Laterally - extensor muscles from lateral epi condyle
Floor - brachialis and supinator muscles of arm and forearm
Roof - deep fascia, biciptal aponeurosis, sei periodical fascia, veins and skin

Question 4

What are the contents of the fossa

Answer 4

Terminal brachial artery
Biceps brachii tendon
Median nerve
Radial nerve

Question 5

What are the superficial veins of the fossa

Answer 5

Median cubital vein
Basilic and cephalic veins
Medial and lateral cutaneous tissue

Question 6

What are the superficial veins on the back of the hand

Answer 6

Dorsal venous plexus

Question 7

What contributes to the brachial plexus

Answer 7

C5-T1

Question 8

What are the long bones of the upper limb

Answer 8

Clavicle and scapula - Pectoral girdle
Humerus
Radius
Ulna