Cubital fossa:
It is triangular shape part present on the anterior surface of the elbow joint
contents.
boundaries
superficial layer
deep layer
Boundaries - Laterally it is covered by Brachioradialis (muscles of extensor compartment ) and medially it is covered by pronetor teres (muscles of flexor compartment).
Superficial layer - It is also called roof . There are following contents …….. . Medially - Basilic vein and medial cutaneous nerve of forearm . Laterally- Cephalic vein and lateral cutaneous nerve of forearm . Middle - Medial cubital vein .Deep fascia
Deep layer -
From medial to lateral side ………….
( mnemonics is MBBS)
1. Median nerve
2. Brachial artery
3. Tendon of biceps
4. The superficial branch of the radial nerve
APPLIED ASPECT …...
1.Medial cubital vein use for intravenous injection
2. The brachial artery is used to measure blood pressure
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