Areas of Lower Limb Flashcards
Which muscle forms the superiomedial border of the popliteal fossa?
Semimembranosus and semitendinosus
Which muscle forms the superiolateral border of popliteal fossa?
Biceps femoris
Which muscle forms the inferiomedial border of popliteal fossa?
Medial head of gastrocnemius
Which muscles form the inferiolateral border of popliteal fossa?
Lateral head of gastrocnemius and plantaris
What forms the roof of the popliteal fossa?
Popliteal fascia (continuation of fascia lata) and skin
What forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?
Posterior surface of knee joint capsule and posterior surface of femur
What are the contents of the popliteal fossa?
Medial to lateral: Popliteal artery Popliteal vein Tibial nerve Common fibular nerve
What forms the superior boundary of the femoral triangle?
Inguinal ligament
What forms the lateral border of the femoral triangle?
Medial border of sartorius
What forms the medial border of the femoral triangle?
Medial border of adductor longus
What forms the roof of the femoral triangle?
Fascia lata
What forms the floor of the femoral triangle?
Pectineus, iliopsoas and adductor longus
What are the contents of the femoral triangle?
Femoral nerve
Femoral artery
Femoral vein
Femoral canal - containing deep lymph nodes and vessels
What forms the anterior border/roof of the adductor canal?
Sartorius muscle
What forms the lateral border of the adductor canal?
Vastus medialis
