L9: cubital fossa

name the boundaries of the cubital fossa

3 borders, roof, floor

how many structures are inside the cubital fossa

5

how many structures are on the roof of the cubital fossa

3

what makes up the lateral border of the cubital fossa

brachioradialis m.

what makes up the medial border of the cubital fossa

pronator teres m.

what makes up the superior border of the cubital fossa

epicondylar line

what makes up the floor of the cubital fossa

proximally: brachialis m.

distally: supinator m.

what makes up the roof of the cubital fossa

bicipital aponeurosis, fascia, subcutaneous fat, skin

name the contents of the cubital fossa

radial nerve

biceps tendon

brachial artery

brachial vein

median nerve

name the most lateral structure in the cubital fossa

radial nerve

name the most medial structure in the cubital fossa

median nerve

name the most central structure in the cubital fossa

biceps tendon

how many nerves pass through the cubital fossa

2

how many arteries pass through the cubital fossa

1

how many veins pass through the cubital fossa

1

how many tendons pass through the cubital fossa

1

what structures lie on the roof of the cubital fossa

several superficial veins:

median cubital vein connecting basilic + cephalic veins

why are the cubital fossa veins important

easily accessible for venipuncture