Posterior Thigh & Popliteal Fossa

Question 1

What are the muscles of the Hamstrings?

Answer 1

Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus and Biceps Femoris

Question 2

What is the function of the hamstring muscles?

Answer 2

To extend hip and flex the knee

Question 3

What is the proximal attachment of the Semitendinosus?

Answer 3

Ischial tuberosity

Question 4

What is the distal attachment of the Semitendinosus?

Answer 4

Medial surface of superior tibia

Question 5

What is the innervation of the Semitendinosus?

Answer 5

Tibial division of Sciatic (L5, S1 and S2)

Question 6

What is the proximal attachment of the Semimembranosus?

Answer 6

Ischial tuberosity

Question 7

What is the distal attachment of the Semimembranosus?

Answer 7

Posterior surface of medial condyle of tibia

Question 8

What is the innervation of the Semimembranosus?

Answer 8

Tibial division of Sciatic (L5, S1 and S2)

Question 9

What is the proximal attachment of the long head of the Biceps Femoris?

Answer 9

Ischial tuberosity

Question 10

What is the proximal attachment of the short head of the Biceps Femoris?

Answer 10

Linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line of femur

Question 11

What is the distal attachment of the Biceps Femoris?

Answer 11

Lateral head of Fibula

Question 12

What is the innervation of the long head of the Biceps Femoris?

Answer 12

Tibial division of Sciatic (L5, S1 and S2)

Question 13

What is the innervation of the short head of the Biceps Femoris?

Answer 13

Common perineal division of Sciatic (L5, S1 and S2)

Question 14

What gives lateral rotation when the knee is flexed?

Answer 14

Biceps Femoris

Question 15

what gives medial rotation when knee is flexed?

Answer 15

Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Gracilis and Sartorius

Question 16

Where does the Sciatic nerve originate?

Answer 16

Anterior rami L4-S3

Question 17

Where is the Sciatic nerve in the posterior compartment of the thigh?

Answer 17

Deep to the long head of biceps femoris

Question 18

What are the divisions of the sciatic nerve?

Answer 18

Tibial and common peroneal

Question 19

What makes up the rook of the popliteal fossa?

Answer 19

Deep fascia

Question 20

What is the deep fascia pierced by in the popliteal fossa?

Answer 20

Sural nerve and short saphenous vein

Question 21

What are the superior boundaries of the popliteal fossa?

Answer 21

Diverging tendons of Hamstrings. Biceps femurs laterally and Semimembranosus/ Semitendinosus medially

Question 22

What are the inferior boundaries of the popliteal fossa?

Answer 22

Medial and lateral heads of Gastrocnemius

Question 23

What are the contents of the popliteal fossa?

Answer 23

Popliteal artery, popliteal vein and terminal branches of Sciatic nerve (Tibial and Common peroneal)

Question 24

What makes up the floor of the popliteal fossa floor?

Answer 24

Popliteal surface of the femur, Joint capsule of the knee joint and popliteus muscle

Question 25

What is the ligament within the popliteal fossa floor?

Answer 25

Oblique popliteal ligament

Question 26

What is the function of the Oblique popliteal ligament?

Answer 26

Reinforced knee joint capsule

Question 27

What is the oblique popliteal ligament an expansion of?

Answer 27

Semimembranosus muscle

Question 28

What pierces the joint capsule to supply cruciate ligaments?

Answer 28

Middle Genicular vessels

Question 29

The popliteal artery is a continuation of what?

Answer 29

The femoral artery

Question 30

How many vehicular branches are of the popliteal artery?

Answer 30

5

Question 31

Where does the popliteal artery originate from?

Answer 31

The adductor hiatus

Question 32

Where does the popliteal artery terminate?

Answer 32

Inferior border of popliteus

Question 33

What are the terminal branches of the popliteal artery?

Answer 33

Anterior Tibial artery and Posteror Tibial artery