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The cubital fossa, antecubital fossa, chelidon, or inside of elbow is the area on the anterior side of the upper part between the arm and forearm of a human or other hominid animals. It lies anteriorly to the elbow (antecubital) (Latin cubitus) when in standard anatomical position. The cubital fossa is a triangular area having three borders. [1]
The elbow is the region between the upper arm and the forearm that surrounds the elbow joint. [1] The elbow includes prominent landmarks such as the olecranon , the cubital fossa (also called the chelidon, or the elbow pit), and the lateral and the medial epicondyles of the humerus .
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Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Ligaments that support the elbow joint also attach to the radial tuberosity. [5] ... 07:02-08 at Human Anatomy Online, ...
Acute or chronic disruption and/or attenuation of the ulnar collateral ligament often result in medial elbow pain, valgus instability, and impaired throwing performance. There are both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. [5]
The skin is taut and smooth when the elbow is flexed, but loose and wrinkled when the elbow is straightened. [4] It may lose elasticity and begin to sag with age. [5] The bursa located between the ulna and the wenis reduces friction between the skin and the bone. [6] The region is not typically sensitive to acute pain from pinching.
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... This is a subcategory of anatomy, ... Posterior ligament of elbow; Q. Quadrangular space; R.
Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; ... Pages in category "Elbow" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.