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Chapter 55 Flashcards

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The ____ ____ is a diamond shaped area on the posterior aspect of the knee.

A

popliteal fossa

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What is the superior-medial boundary of the popliteal fossa?

A

semimembranosus

semitendinosis

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What is the superior-lateral boundary of the popliteal fossa?

A

biceps femoris

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What is the inferior-medial boundary of the popliteal fossa?

A

medial head of gastrocnemius

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What is the interior-lateral boundary of popliteal fossa?

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lateral head of gastrocnemius

plantaris

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What is the roof of the popliteal fossa?

A

the fascia over the popliteal fossa

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What is the floor of the popliteal fossa?

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popliteal surface of the femur
oblique popliteal tendon
popliteus muscle

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The oblique popliteal tendon is part of the tendon of insertion of the semimembranosus muscle, which is reflected ____ and _____ to reach the _____ condyle of the femur.

A

upward; laterally; lateral

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What are the contents of the popliteal fossa from deepest(anterior) to most superficial (posterior)

A

popliteal artery
popliteal vein
tibial nerve

common fibular never (lateral)

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