CUBITAL FOSSA

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Contents (5):

Radial, Median Nerve, Brachial Artery (branches into radial and ulnar arteries in cubital fossa) + Vein, Tendon of the biceps muscle.


Boundaries:


Lateral - Brachioradialis

Medial - Pronator Teres

Superior - Imaginary line between the two epicondyles of the humerus

Roof - Deep Fascia

Floor - Supinator, and Brachialis muscle


Superificial Areas of the Cubital Fossa:


Lateral - Cephalic Veins

Intermediate - There are two intermediate cubital veins namely: intermediate basilic and cephalic veins

Medial - Basilic Vein

Also the lateral and medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm.

Category: Anatomy Notes

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