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Popliteal fossa Flashcards

1
Q

What shape is the popliteal fossa

A

Diamond shaped

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2
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Where is the popliteal fossa located?

A

Posteiror knee

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3
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What are the borders of the popliteal fossa?

A

Superomedial

Superolateral

Inferomedial

Inferolateral

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4
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What forms the superomedial border of the popliteal fossa?

A

Semimembranous

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5
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What forms the superolateral border of the popliteal fossa?

A

Biceps femoris

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6
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What forms the inferomedial border of the popliteal fossa?

A

Medial head of gastrocnemius

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7
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What forms the inferolateral border of the popliteal fossa?

A

Lateral head of gastrocnemius

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What forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?

A

Popliteus muscle

Posterior surface of knee joint

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9
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What forms the roof of the popliteal fossa?

A

Popliteal fascia

Skin

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10
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What is the popliteal fascia continuous with?

A

The fascia lata

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11
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What are the contents of the popliteal fossa?

A

Popliteal artery - medial
Popliteal vein
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve - lateral

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12
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What are the most superficial contents of the popliteal fossa?

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Tibial nerve

Common fibular nerve

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13
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What pierces the popliteal fascia?

A

Small saphenous vein

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14
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What does the small saphenous vein drain into?

A

Popliteal vein

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15
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What is the deepest structure of the popliteal fossa?

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Popliteal artery

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