popliteal fossa Flashcards
1
Q
What is the superior medial border of the popliteal fossa?
A
semimembranosus
2
Q
What is the superior lateral border of the popliteal fossa?
A
long head of biceps femoris
3
Q
What are the inferior medial and lateral borders of the popliteal fossa?
A
medial and lateral heads of gastrocnemius
4
Q
What is the floor of the popliteal fossa?
A
popliteal muscle
5
Q
What are the major neuromuscular contents of the popliteal fossa?
A
popliteal A, popliteal V, small saphenous V, tibial N, common fibular N (posterior cutaneous N of the thigh transits superfically).
6
Q
What is th ethe order of neuromuscular structures from deep to superficial?
A
popliteal A,
popliteal V,
sciatic N branches
A,V,N
