Q23 popliteal fossa

Question 1

list the structures that form the medial and lateral boundries of the popliteal fossa.

Answer 1

medial - medial distal is the medial head of gastrocnemius, medial proximal is the semitendinosus and semimembranosus.
lateral - distal lateral is the lateral head of gastrocnemius. proximal lateral is biceps femoris.

Question 2

name the structure that forms the roof and the floor of the popliteal fossa

Answer 2

Floor- popliteal muscle, popliteal surface of distal femur. roof - skin , superficial and deep fascia of the thigh

Question 3

list 4 of the main contents of the popliteal fossa

Answer 3

popliteal vein, popliteal artery, tilbial nerve , common peroneal nerve and lymph nodes.