Popliteal Fossa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the borders of the popliteal fossa?
A
- Superomedial: semimembranosus
- Superolateral: biceps femoris
- Inferomedial: medial head of gastronemius
- Inferolateral: lateral head of gastronemius and plantaris
2
Q
What forms the floor and roof of the popliteal fossa?
A
- Floor: Posterior surface of knee joint capsule and femur
- Roof: Popliteal fascia, skin
3
Q
What is the contents of the popliteal fossa?
A
- Politeal artery
- Popliteal vein- from small saphenous vein
- Tibial nerve
- Common fibular nerve (follows biceps femoris tendon)
