The Popliteal Fossa Flashcards
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2
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describe the popliteal fossa
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The popliteal fossa is a fat–filled diamond- shaped space located posterior to the knee joint. It is comparable to the ante-cubital fossa found in the upper limb.
3
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label the structures found in the popliteal fossa
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- biceps femoris
- semimembranosus
- semitendinosus
- tibial nerve
- popliteal artery
- common fibular/peroneal nerve
4
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what is the relation of the popliteal artery to the popliteal vein?
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it lies medial to the popliteal vein
5
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which muscles form the superior boundaries of the popliteal fossa?
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medial superior - semimembranosus and semitendinosus
lateral superior - biceps femoris
2, 3, and 1 on diagram
6
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which muscle forms the inferior boundary of the popliteal fossa?
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gastrocnemius
7
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list all the contents of the popliteal fossa
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- fat
- posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh
- tibial nerve
- popliteal artery/vein
- common fibular/peroneal nerve
- popliteal lymph nodes and vessels
8
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the popliteal artery is the continuation of the femoral artery as it emerges from what?
A
the adductor hiatus
