Saturday, 14 November 2015

Lateral border of cubital fossa MCQ | PGI Frequently Asked Medical PG topics

Lateral border of cubital fossa is formed by 

A. Pronator teres 
B. Brachioradialis 
C. Supinator 
D. Brachialis 
E. Biceps



Ans. B. Brachioradialis:
Boundaries of cubital fossa
• Laterally— Medial border of brachioradialis
• Medially— Lateral border of pronator teres.
• Base represented by an imaginary line joining the two epicondyles of humerus and is directed
upwards.
• Apex — Meeting point of the medial and lateral border and is directed downwards