Bursae/Fossa

Question 1

Popliteal Fossa Borders

Answer 1

Laterally

• biceps femoris
• lat head of gastroc

Medially

• semimembranosus
• semitendinosus
• med head of gastroc

Floor - popliteal surface of femur
Roof - fascia and skin

Question 2

Contents of Popliteal Fossa

Answer 2

• Popliteal artery and vein
• Common peroneal and tibial nerves
• Lymph nodes and fat

Question 3

Bursae

Answer 3

Function- reduce friction between patella and other parts of joints e.g femur

Subcutaneous bursa
Deep infrapatellar bursa
Subcutaneous infrapatellar bursa
Subsartorial bursa
Subcutaneous prepatellar bursa
Semimembranosus bursa