Wrist/Hand Terms & Structure Relations

Question 1

Boundaries/floor of the anatomical snuffbox:

Answer 1

base: distal to end of radius
apex: points toward thumb

medial border: EPL (dorsal)

lateral border: APL, EPB (volar)

FLOOR: scaphoid, trapezium (radial side of hand)

Question 2

Contents of the anatomical snuffbox

Answer 2

cephalic vein
radial artery
radial nerve (superficial branch)
Tendons of ECRL and ECRB

“CARTs”