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What is the main function of the cubital fossa?
What is the main function of the cubital fossa?
- Connects the cephalic vein with the basilic vein (correct)
- Flexion of the elbow joint
- Protection of the median nerve and brachial artery
- Passage of the ulnar nerve
Which structure protects the median nerve and brachial artery anteriorly in the cubital fossa?
Which structure protects the median nerve and brachial artery anteriorly in the cubital fossa?
- Brachioradialis muscle
- Bicipital aponeurosis (correct)
- Pronator teres muscle
- Supinator muscle
Which muscle forms the floor of the cubital fossa?
Which muscle forms the floor of the cubital fossa?
- Pronator teres muscle
- Brachialis muscle (correct)
- Supinator muscle
- Brachioradialis muscle
Which nerve is falsely stated to pass through the cubital fossa?
Which nerve is falsely stated to pass through the cubital fossa?
Where does the pronator teres muscle originate from?
Where does the pronator teres muscle originate from?