Xi: Anatomy of the antecubital fossa

Definition

A triangular view of the anterior elbow

Boundaries

  • Superior – imaginary horizontal line connecting medial + lateral epicondyles
  • Inferior – apex formed by meeting of the medial + lateral boundaries
  • Deep – brachialis & supinator m.
  • Superficial – skin + fascia
  • Medial – lateral border, pronator teres from medial epicondyle
  • Lateral – medial border of brachioradialis from lateral epicondyle

Contents

(From lateral to medial) → Rapid Bullets Break Men

  • Radial n.
  • Biceps tendon
  • Brachial a.
  • Median n.
Cubital Fossa

Venous Anatomy

Basilic more favourable

  • Good size
  • More direct route
  • Ends in axillary v
Venous Anatomy