Lab 26: Popliteal Fossa Flashcards
1
Q
long axis of popliteal fossa directed …
A
superiorly
- short axis points inferiorly
- a transverse plane division makes a larger superior triangle and a smaller inferior
2
Q
floor of popliteal fossa
A
tibia
femur
popliteus m
oblique popliteal ligament
3
Q
the lateral sural cutaneous n is branch of…
A
common peroneal n
4
Q
the tendon of the biceps femoris insertion crosses overs what m
A
crosses the lateral head of the gastrocnemius m
5
Q
course of tibial n in fossa
A
from the lateral to the medial side
exits between tow heads of gastrocnemius
6
Q
m artery branches to gastroc, soleus and plantaris
A
sural aa
- can come from single stem
