Wednesday, 30 August 2017

Lateral border of cubital fossa | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ


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