Popliteal Fossa Flashcards
1
Q
Give the contents of the popliteal fossa
A
Termination of small saphenous vein
Popliteal artery
Popliteal Vein
Tibial + Common peroneal (fibular) nerves
Posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh
Popliteal lymph nodes + lymphatic vessels
2
Q
Give the boundaries of the popliteal fossa
A
It is diamond shaped.
Superolaterally = Biceps Femoris
Superomedially = Semimembranosus + Semitendinosus
Inferolaterally = Lateral head of gastrocnemius
Inferomedially = Medial head of gastrocnemius
Posteriorly = Skin + popliteal fascia
Anteriorly = Knee joint
If we go deeper, superior = medial + lateral supracondylar lines of femur and inferior = soleal line of tibia.
