Popliteal fossa Flashcards

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Q

What are the contents of the popliteal fossa?

A

Its contents are (medial to lateral):

Popliteal artery
Popliteal vein
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve

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What are the borders of the popliteal fossa?

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Superiomedial border: Semimembranosus.

Superiolateral border: Biceps femoris.

Inferiomedial border: Medial head of the gastrocnemius.

Inferiolateral border: Lateral head of the gastrocnemius and plantaris.

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