Popliteal fossa Flashcards
1
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
2
Q
What are the borders of the popliteal fossa?
A
Superiomedial border: Semimembranosus.
Superiolateral border: Biceps femoris.
Inferiomedial border: Medial head of the gastrocnemius.
Inferiolateral border: Lateral head of the gastrocnemius and plantaris.