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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