Popliteal Fossa Flashcards

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What are the borders of the popliteal fossa?

A
superior lateral: biceps femoris
medial lateral: semimembranosus/semitendinosus
inferior med/lateral: gastroc
floor: posterior joint capsule
roof: deep fascia
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What does the popliteal fossa contain?

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  • popliteus
  • popliteal A & V
  • genicular AA
  • tibial N
  • common peroneal N
  • Sural cutaneous NN (med/lateral)
  • oblique popliteal ligament
  • arcuate ligament
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