Popliteal fossa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the borders of the popliteal fossa?
A
Superiomedial - semitendinousus and semimembranousus
Superolateral - biceps femoris
Inferiomedial - medial head of gastrocnemius
Inferolateral - lateral head of gastrocnemius and plantaris
2
Q
Contents of the popliteal fossa
A
Deep popliteal lymphnodes
Popliteal artery
Popliteal vein
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve
Medial to lateral = AVN
Popliteal Artery –> Popliteal Vein –> Tibial Nerve
The common fibular nerve follows the biceps femoris tendon, running along the lateral margin of the popliteal fossa.
