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Regarding the anatomical snuffbox, which of the following is true?

A
Abductor pollicis longus forms the posterior wall
B
Abductor pollicis longus and Extensor pollicis brevis form the anterior wall
C
Basilica vein forms the roof
D
Floor is formed by Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis
High-Yield Explanation
Boundaries of anatomical snuff box : Anterior / Lateral wall - Extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus tendons. Posterior / medial wall - Extensor pollicis longus tendon. Floor - Styloid process of radius, trapezium, scaphoid and base of first metacarpal. Roof - Skin, fascia, starting of cephalic vein, superficial branch of radial nerve. Content - radial artery.

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