Cubital Fossa

Question 1

Give the contents of the cubital fossa

Answer 1

Radial Nerve
Tendon of biceps brachii
Brachial Artery
Median Nerve
Accompanying veins of the arteries (inc. Median cubital vein)

Remember: N TAN = Lateral to medial:
Nerve (radial), Tendons of biceps brachii, Artery (brachial), Nerve (Median)

Question 2

Give the borders of the cubital fossa

Answer 2

Superior = Imaginary line between lateral and medial epicondyles of humerus

Lateral = Medial border of Brachioradialis

Medial = Lateral border of pronator teres

Roof = Brachial + Antebrachial fascia and Bicipital aponeurosis. Also has skin + subcutaneous tissue.

Floor = Brachialis + Supinator