MSK Knee (up to slide 25)

Question 1

Contents of the popliteal fossa:

Answer 1

• Semitendinosis and Semimembranosis (medial), -Biceps femoris (lateral), medial and lateral head of the Gastrocnemius (belly of the leg)
• Tibial n and Common fibular n – branches of Sciatic
• Popliteal artery and vein
• Lesser Saphenous vein
• Baker’s Cyst

Question 2

The boundaries of the popliteal fossa are: ??

Answer 2

superior and medial: the semimembranosus muscle

superior and lateral: the biceps femoris muscle

inferior and medial: the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle

inferior and lateral: the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle and plantaris muscle

Question 3

Review the antomy on slide 5

Answer 3

slide 5

Question 4

important tendons and ligaments of the knee (list 4)

Answer 4

Fibular Collateral Ligament, Iliotibial band, Popliteus tendon, Tibial Collateral Ligament

Question 5

Know the following structures of the knee:

Quadriceps tendon, Patellar (Superior and Inferior) ligament, Fibular collateral ligament, Tibial collateral ligament, Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Posterior Cruciate ligament, Iliotibial band, Popliteus tendon, Medial and Lateral Menisci

Answer 5

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Question 6

Knee Flexors:

Answer 6

Hamstrings: SM, ST, Biceps femoris

Gastrocnemius

Gracilis

Sartorius

Popliteus

Question 7

Knee Extensors:

Answer 7

Quadriceps femoris: Rectus femoris and Vastus lateralis, medialis, and intermedius

Tensor Fascia lata

Question 8

Check Study Guide Anatomy Clin Med MS Musculoskeletal 1 (half way down)

Answer 8

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