Popliteal Fossa Flashcards
1
Q
What forms the Superiolateral border of the Politeal Fossa?
A
Biceps Femoris
2
Q
What forms the Superiomedial border of the Politeal Fossa?
A
Semimebranosus
3
Q
What forms the Inferiolateral border of the Politeal Fossa?
A
Lateral head of the Gastrocnemius and Plantaris
4
Q
What forms the Inferiomedial border of the Politeal Fossa?
A
Medial head of the Gastrocnemius
5
Q
What nerves are contained within the Popliteal Fossa?
A
Tibial and Common Fibular nerves
6
Q
What artery is contained within the Politeal Fossa?
A
Popliteal artery
7
Q
What vein is contained within the Popliteal Fossa?
A
Popliteal vein
8
Q
What nerve bifurcated at the apex of the Popliteal Fossa?
A
Sciatic Nerve
9
Q
What vein drains into the Popliteal vein?
A
Small saphenous vein
