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The antecubital space, also known as the antecubital fossa, is located on the inner aspect of the elbow. It is a triangular-shaped hollow area between the forearm and the arm where major blood vessels, nerves, and tendons pass through. This region is commonly used for drawing blood or administering medications through intravenous access.
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What bones fits into the olecranon fossa?
The olecranon fossa of the humerus accommodates the olecranon process of the ulna.
Bone that contains the olecranon fossa?
The bone that contains the olecranon fossa is the humerus, which is located in the upper arm. The olecranon fossa is a depression on the posterior side of the humerus that accommodates the olecranon process of the ulna when the arm is extended.
Which one of the following veins is found only in or below the AC fossa?
The basilic vein is found only in or below the AC fossa.
The coronoid fossa is on what side of the humerus?
The coronoid fossa is located on the anterior side of the humerus, which is the side facing towards the front of the body.
What is the landmark that contacts with olecranon fossa to form its joint?
The landmark that contacts with olecranon fossa to form its joint is the olecranon process of the ulna. It forms the elbow joint with the humerus at the olecranon fossa, providing stability and allowing for extension of the forearm.
What is the sientifical name for your elbow crease?
The scientific name for the elbow crease is the antecubital fossa.
What is the medical term meaning anterior surface of the elbow?
antecubital...not "wenis"Antecubital region
Where is the posterior antecubital fossa?
It is the small depression inside the bend of the elbow.
What anatomical structures must be avoided when taking blood at the antecubital fossa?
tendons & nerves
What artery is palpated at the antecubital fossa in the elbow medial to the biceps tendon?
Basilic vein
Three major veins used for venipuncture in the antecubital fossa?
Median cubital, cephalic, and basilica.
What is ante cubical?
Since this is in the Health topic I will answer on what I think your question is...Antecubital means before or in front of the elbow. The little depression in the bend or "crook" of your elbow is called the antecubital fossa.
Is the antecubital region is proximal to the carpal region?
The antecubital space is proximal to the carpal region. ( antecubital space being the opposite side of the elbow and the carpal region being the wrist )
WHAT veins is most subjected to veNIPUNCTURE?
the vein thats most subjected to venipuncture is located in the Antecubital fossa (the inner bend of the elbow) in the median antecubital vein(median cubital)
What is the inside your elbow called?
the antecubital space
What is the medical term meaning tennis elbow?
The medical term for "tennis elbow" is lateral epicondylitis.
What is the inside of your knee called?
It's actually the "antecubital" area or region.
