Cubital fossa

Cubital fossa
Ulnar and radial arteries. Deep view.
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Identifiers
Latinfossa cubitalis
TA98A01.2.07.010
TA2291
FMA39848
Anatomical terminology

The cubital fossa, antecubital fossa, chelidon, inside of elbow, or, humorously, wagina, 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.

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