This video covers the anatomy, location, borders and content of the cubital fossa. Take our quiz about the elbow joint:
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The cubital fossa is a depression on the anterior surface of the elbow joint. It has a superior, medial and lateral border, as well as an apex which is directed inferiorly. The cubital fossa also has a floor and roof, and it is traversed by structures which make up its contents. It is also the most common place for venipuncture.
The boundaries of the cubital fossa are:
- Superior border: epicondyles of the humerus
- Lateral border: brachioradialis muscle
- Medial border: pronator teres musle
- Apex: pronator teres and brachioradialis muscles
- Roof: skin, fascia of the forearm and the bicipital aponeurosis
- Floor:
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