CUBITAL FOSSA
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Dr. Ahmed Fathalla Ibrahim
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CUBITAL FOSSA. Dr. Ahmed Fathalla Ibrahim. CUBITAL FOSSA (ROOF). CUBITAL FOSSA (BOUNDARIES). CUBITAL FOSSA (CONTENTS). CUBITAL FOSSA. DEFINITION: A triangular space in front of the elbow joint BOUNDARIES: Base: an imaginary line between the 2 epicondyles of humerus - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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CUBITAL FOSSA
• DEFINITION: A triangular space in front of the elbow joint
• BOUNDARIES:
1. Base: an imaginary line between the 2 epicondyles of humerus
2. Laterally: medial border of brachioradialis
3. Medially: Lateral border of pronator teres
4. Apex: brachioradialis overlaps pronator teres
CUBITAL FOSSA
• ROOF: 1. Skin2. Superficial fascia containing: cephalic vein,
lateral cutaneous nerve of forearm, basilic vein, medial cutaneous nerve of forearm & medial cubital vein
3. Deep fascia4. Bicipital aponeurosis• FLOOR:1. Brachialis (medially)2. Supinator (laterally)