Question
In cubital fossa, which structure is medial most:
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Median nerve
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| B. |
Brachial artery
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| C. |
Biceps tendon
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| D. |
Radial nerve
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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Median nerve.
Cubital fossa
The cubital fossa is an anterior triangular depression of the elbow where several important neurovascular structures pass.
-This area is clinically important for venepuncture and for blood pressure measurement. It is an imaginary triangle with borders being:
* Laterally, the medial border of brachioradialis muscle
* Medially, the lateral border of pronator teres muscle
* Superiorly, the intercondylar line, an imaginary line between the two condyles of the humerus
* The floor is the brachialis & supinator muscle
* The roof is the skin and fascia of the arm and forearm
– Contents of cubital fossa (lateral to medial) are: Radial nerve, Biceps tendon, Artery and Median nerve.
