Cubital fossa

    The cubital (antecubital) fossa is a triangular-shaped depression over the anterior aspect of the elbow joint.

    It represents an area of transition between the anatomical arm and the forearm and conveys several important structures between these two areas.

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Boundaries: 

    The cubital fossa is triangular in shape and consists of three borders, a roof, and a floor:

• Lateral border – medial border of the brachioradialis muscle.
• Medial border – lateral border of the pronator teres muscle.
• Superior border (Base) – horizontal line drawn between the epicondyles of the humerus.
• Apex – Directed downwards; The area where brachioradialis crosses the pronator teres muscle

• Roof – bicipital aponeurosis, fascia, subcutaneous fat and skin.
• Floor – brachialis (proximally) and supinator (distally).

Content: (Mnemonics- MBBR)

1. The median nerve
2. The brachial artery
3. The tendon of biceps brachii
4. The radial nerve

🚑Clinical Relevance:

Supracondylar Fracture

A supracondylar fracture is a fracture of the distal humerus. The fracture is typically transverse or oblique, and the most common mechanism of injury is falling on an outstretched hand. It is more common in children than adults.