Popliteal fossa Flashcards

1
Q

What shape is the popliteal fossa

A

Diamond shaped

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2
Q

Where is the popliteal fossa located?

A

Posteiror knee

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3
Q

What are the borders of the popliteal fossa?

A

Superomedial

Superolateral

Inferomedial

Inferolateral

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4
Q

What forms the superomedial border of the popliteal fossa?

A

Semimembranous

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5
Q

What forms the superolateral border of the popliteal fossa?

A

Biceps femoris

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6
Q

What forms the inferomedial border of the popliteal fossa?

A

Medial head of gastrocnemius

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7
Q

What forms the inferolateral border of the popliteal fossa?

A

Lateral head of gastrocnemius

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8
Q

What forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?

A

Popliteus muscle

Posterior surface of knee joint

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9
Q

What forms the roof of the popliteal fossa?

A

Popliteal fascia

Skin

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10
Q

What is the popliteal fascia continuous with?

A

The fascia lata

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11
Q

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
Q

What are the most superficial contents of the popliteal fossa?

A

Tibial nerve

Common fibular nerve

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13
Q

What pierces the popliteal fascia?

A

Small saphenous vein

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14
Q

What does the small saphenous vein drain into?

A

Popliteal vein

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15
Q

What is the deepest structure of the popliteal fossa?

A

Popliteal artery

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