Popliteal Fossa Flashcards
1
Q
Which nerves are found in Popliteal Fossa
A
Tibial Nerve and Common Fibular Nerve
2
Q
What is the relation of the popliteal artery to the popliteal vein
A
Medial and Deep
3
Q
Which muscles form the superior boundaries of popliteal fossa?
A
Medial – Semimembranosus and Semitendinous and Lateral – Biceps Femoris (Long Head)
4
Q
Which muscle forms the inferior boundary of popliteal fossa?
A
Gastrocnemius
5
Q
Identify the contents of the popliteal fossa:
A
Fat Common Fibular Nerve Tibial Nerve Sural Fibre Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Popliteal Lymph nodes
6
Q
popliteal artery is the continuation of the femoral artery as it emerges from the
A
adductor hiatus
