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Anterior region of elbow

Regio anterior cubiti

  • Latin synonym: Regio cubitalis anterior
  • Synonym: Anterior cubital region

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The anterior region of elbow is the area on the front of the elbow joint. The most clinically significant subregion of the anterior region of elbow includes the cubital fossa, a triangular depression bounded laterally by the brachioradialis, medially by the pronator teres, and superiorly by an imaginary line connecting the epicondyles of the humerus.

References

  • Miyasaka KC. Anatomy of the elbow. Orthop Clin North Am. 1999 Jan;30(1):1-13.

  • Card RK, Lowe JB. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Elbow Joint. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532948/

  • Sheen JR, Khan YS. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Cubital Fossa. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551674/

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