Leg III Flashcards
1
Q
What is the artery in the posterior knee region called?
A
Popliteal artery
2
Q
What are the landmarks of the popliteal artery?
A
Inferior border of popliteus and arch of soleus
3
Q
What does the popliteal artery branch into?
A
- Posterior tibial artery -> anterior tibial artery
- Fibular artery
4
Q
What is the path of travel of the posterior tibial artery?
A
Travels posteriorly along the tibia
5
Q
What is the path of travel of the fibular artery?
A
Travels posteriorly along the fibula
6
Q
What is the path of travel of the anterior tibial artery?
A
Passes through the interosseous membrane to gain access to the anterior compartment of the leg
7
Q
Which nerve travels with the posterior tibial artery?
A
Tibial nerve
8
Q
Name the numbered structures
A
- Popliteal Artery
- Superficial common fibular nerve
- Deep common fibular nerve
- Anterior Tibial artery
- Fibular artery
- Posterior tibial artery
- Tibial nerve
