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Muscles of Arm , Cubital fossa , and Elbow joint. Dr. Sama ul Haque. Objectives. Discuss the muscles of anterior and posterior compartment of arm in terms of their origin, insertion, nerve supply and actions . Know the location and boundaries of the Cubital fossa.
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Muscles of Arm, Cubital fossa, and Elbow joint Dr. Sama ul Haque
Objectives • Discuss the muscles of anterior and posterior compartment of arm in terms of their origin, insertion, nerve supply and actions. • Know the location and boundaries of the Cubital fossa. • Understand the formation of the elbow joint and its type. • Know the movements of flexion and extension at the elbow joint. • Explain the articulation of the elbow joint with radius and ulna.
Cubital Fossa • It lies anterior to the elbow: • Boundaries: • Pronator Teres (Medially) • Brachioradialis (Laterally) • Contents: (Lateral to Medial) • Biceps tendon & Aponeurosis • Brachial artery • Median nerve
Cubital Fossa • Roof of cubital fossa • Median Cubital vein • Cephalic vein • Basilic vein • Floor of cubital fossa • Brachialis muscle • Supinator muscle
Axillary and Radial Nerves Axillary nerve supplies Deltoid muscle Teres Minor Skin over deltoid Axillary nerve Radial Nerve Posterior View
Elbow joint Articulation Type Capsule Ligaments Movements
Movements at Elbow joint At Elbow joint At Superior radioulnar joint