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This video covers the anatomy, location, borders and content of the cubital fossa. Take our quiz about the elbow joint: Oh, are you struggling with learning anatomy? We created the ★ Ultimate Anatomy Study Guide ★ to help you kick some gluteus maximus in any topic. Completely free. Download yours today: The cubital fossa is a depression on the anterior surface of the elbow joint. It has a superior, medial and lateral border, as well as an apex which is directed inferiorly. The cubital fossa also has a floor and roof, and it is traversed by structures which make up its contents. It is also the most common place for venipuncture. The boundaries of the cubital fossa are: - Superior border: epicondyles of the humerus - Lateral border: brachioradialis muscle - Medial border: pronator teres musle - Apex: pronator teres and brachioradialis muscles - Roof: skin, fascia of the forearm and the bicipital aponeurosis - Floor:
