Popliteal Fossa

Question 1

Boundaries of politest fossa

Answer 1

Superiomedial. Semi membranous
Superiolateral. Biceps femoris
Inferiomedial medial head of gastrocnemius
Inferiolateral. Lateral head of gastrocnemius

Question 2

Contents of popliteal fossa

Answer 2

Termination of small saphenous vein
Branches of sciatic nerve
Popliteal arteries
Popliteal veins
Popliteal lymph nodes and lymphatics
Pad of fat
Posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh
Posterior divisions of obturator nerve

Question 3

Fascia of popliteal fascia

Answer 3

It is a strong sheet of deep fascia continuous superiorly with the fascia lata and inferiorly with deep fascia of leg

Question 4

Arrangements of neurovascular structure in the popliteal fossa

Answer 4

The nerves are encountered first
Veins
Arteries

Question 5

Nerves in popliteal fossa

Answer 5

Tibial nerve, is the medial larger terminal branch of the sciatic nerve
Common fibular nerve

Question 6

The tibial nerve give branches to what muscle in the fossa

Answer 6

Soleus
Gastrocnemius
Plantar is
Popliteus muscle

Question 7

Roof of popliteal fossa

Answer 7

Skin
Superficial and deep fascia