Popliteal Fossa Flashcards
What forms the superomedial border of the popliteal fossa
Semimembranosus
What forms the superlateral border of the popliteal fossa
Biceps femoris
What forms the inferomedial border of the popliteal fossa
Medial head of gastrocnemius
What forms the inferolateral border of the popliteal fossa
Lateral head of gastrocnemius
Plantaris
What forms the floor of the popliteal fossa
Posterior surface of the knee joint capsule
Posterior surface of the femur
What forms the roof of the popliteal fossa
Popliteal fascia (continuous with fascia lata of leg) Skin
What are the contents of the popliteal fossa
Popliteal artery
Popliteal vein
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve
What is the most medial structure in the popliteal fossa
Popliteal artery
What is the most lateral structure in the popliteal fossa
Common fibular nerve
What are the most superficial structures of the popliteal fossa
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve
Where does the common fibular nerve run in the popliteal fossa
Follows the biceps femoris tendon along the lateral margin of the popliteal fossa
What structure pierces the popliteal fascia to enter the popliteal fossa
Small saphenous vein
What is the deepest structure in the popliteal fossa
Popliteal artery
