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Bicipital aponeurosis
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The bicipital aponeurosis, also known as the lacertus fibrosus, is a broad membranous band extending from the tendon of the biceps brachii to insert into the deep fascia of the anterior forearm. In its course, it crosses the cubital fossa, forming a deep part of its roof and therefore protecting the brachial artery and median nerve running deep to it within the fossa. The median cubital vein crosses the bicipital aponeurosis superficially as it connects the basilic and cephalic veins.
The bicipital aponeurosis also assists in decreasing the pressure on the radial tuberosity by the the biceps brachii tendon during forearm pronation and supination. It is palpable proximally where it passes obliquely over the medial nerve and brachial artery.
| Terminology |
English: Bicipital aponeurosis Latin: Aponeurosis bicipitalis |
| Definition | Broad membranous band extending from the biceps brachii tendon and inserting into the deep fascia of the forearm |
| Function | Forms part of the cubital fossa roof and protects contents (median nerve, brachial artery) |
Learn more about the main muscles of the upper limb with this study unit (and article):
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