Bicipital Aponeurosis Protects Brachial Artery — FRCA Primary MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Brachial artery
The bicipital aponeurosis is a fascial sheet extending from the biceps tendon medially across the antecubital fossa. It provides a degree of protection to the underlying brachial artery (and median nerve) during venepuncture of the median cubital vein. Despite this protection accidental arterial puncture remains a recognised complication.
Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum