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Which structure is used as an anatomical landmark to identify the brachial pulse?
Which structure is used as an anatomical landmark to identify the brachial pulse?
- Radial nerve
- Median nerve
- Brachial tendon (correct)
- Brachial vein
What can happen if the brachial artery is damaged and not repaired?
What can happen if the brachial artery is damaged and not repaired?
- Median nerve irritation
- Radial nerve compression
- Volkmann’s ischaemic contracture (correct)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Which syndrome is associated with the irritation or injury of the ulnar nerve?
Which syndrome is associated with the irritation or injury of the ulnar nerve?
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (correct)
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What can be created by surgically ligating the brachial artery and vein?
What can be created by surgically ligating the brachial artery and vein?
What can cause damage to the contents of the region, such as the median nerve and radial nerve?
What can cause damage to the contents of the region, such as the median nerve and radial nerve?
Study Notes
Cubital Fossa
- Located on the anterior aspect of the elbow joint, forming the transition between the arm and the forearm
- An inverted triangular, fat-filled depression
Boundaries
- Superior: the line joining the medial and lateral humeral epicondyles (epicondylar line)
- Lateral: medial border of brachioradialis
- Medial: lateral border of pronator teres
- Apex: formed by the meeting of the lateral and medial boundaries (proximal intersection of the brachioradialis and pronator teres)
- Roof: deep fascia of forearm reinforced medially by the bicipital aponeurosis
- Floor: brachialis muscle (medial), and supinator muscle (lateral)
Contents
- Median nerve
- Brachial artery and brachial veins (venae comitantes)
- Tendon of biceps
- Radial nerve
- Posterior interosseous branch of radial nerve
Significance
- Anatomically important as it serves as a passageway for vascular and nervous structures passing between the upper arm and forearm
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the cubital fossa with this quiz. Explore the location, boundaries, contents, and significance of this important area in the elbow joint. This quiz is ideal for medical students, anatomy enthusiasts, and healthcare professionals looking to enhance their understanding of upper limb anatomy.
