Anatomy of Cubital fossa
INTRODUCTION: Cubital fossa is the triangular depression present at the anterior part of the elbow. Many nerves, veins, and tendons pass through this region. It is homologous with popliteal fossa present at the back of the knee in lower limb. BOUNDARIES: Apex- It is formed by the point where the brachioradialis and pronator teres muscles intersect. It is directed downwards Base- It is an imaginary line joining the medial and lateral epicondyles of humerus. It is directed upwards Medially- Lateral border of pronator teres Laterally- Medial border of brachioradialis. Figure: Boundaries of cubital fossa ROOF: It is formed by, Skin Superficial fascia- It contains median cubital vein which connects cephalic and basilic veins Deep fascia Bicipital aponeurosis FLOOR: It is formed by, Brachialis Supinator surrounds the upper part of the radius. CONTENT: Median nerve - It gives branches to muscles flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor digitorum superficialis Termina...