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Mnemonic

Really Need Beer To Be At My Nicest

A mnemonic for the contents of the cubital fossa from lateral to medial.

Anatomy Upper Limb
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Radial Nerve, Biceps Tendon, Brachial Artery, Median Nerve

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Contents in order from lateral to medial:

  • R - Radial nerve (most lateral)
  • B - Biceps tendon
  • B - Brachial artery
  • M - Median nerve (most medial)

Remember the phrase “Really Need Beer To Be At My Nicest” to recall that the Radial Nerve, Biceps Tendon, Brachial Artery and Median Nerve sit side by side from the lateral to the medial edge of the fossa.