Anatomical Spaces- Thigh

Question 1

popliteal fossa

Answer 1

Popliteal Fossa
Boundaries:
Superomedial: Semitendinosus & Semimembranosus
Superolateral: Biceps Femporis
Inferiorly: Medial and Lateral Heads of gastrocnemius
Floor: Popliteus, Femur
Roof: Fascia and skin

Contents:
- Popliteal artery and Vein
- Sciatic (Tibial and common peroneal nerves)
Popliteal lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels

Question 2

Pes Anserinus.

Answer 2

Pes Anserinus Group
- “gooses foot” (Latin)
Formed by the insertion of:
- Sartorius
- Gracilis
- SemiTendinosus
“Strong Gin and Tonic
Function: Medial Knee Stability

Question 3

femoral triangle

Answer 3

Femoral Triangle
Boundaries:
Superiorly: Inguinal Ligament
Laterally: Sartorius
Medially: Adductor Longus
Floor: Iliopsoas, pectineus
Roof: Fascia lata, covered by hypodermis and skin

· Contents: Femoral Nerve, Artery & Vein
· Openings: Superiorly: deep to proximal ligament Function: Communication

Question 4

adductor canal

Answer 4

Adductor Canal = Sub-Sartorial Canal

Boundaries:
Laterally: Vastus Mediallus
Posteriorly: Adductor Longus/ magnus
Medially and roof: Sartorious

- Openings: Inferiorly -> Popilteal Fossa via adductor hiatus Function: Communication