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Which muscle forms the lateral border of the cubital fossa?
What is the shape of the cubital fossa?
What structure passes centrally through the cubital fossa and attaches to the radial tuberosity?
Which nerve travels along the lateral border of the cubital fossa and divides into superficial and deep branches?
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Where does the brachial artery bifurcate into the radial and ulnar arteries?
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Study Notes
Cubital Fossa
- The lateral border of the cubital fossa is formed by the brachioradialis muscle.
- The cubital fossa is triangular in shape.
- The biceps brachii tendon passes centrally through the cubital fossa and attaches to the radial tuberosity.
- The musculocutaneous nerve travels along the lateral border of the cubital fossa and divides into superficial and deep branches.
- The brachial artery bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the level of the neck of the radius, just below the elbow crease.
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Test your knowledge about the definition, shape, borders, and contents of the cubital (anticubital) fossa, a triangular-shaped depression over the anterior aspect of the elbow joint.
