Popliteal Fossa

Question 1

Which nerves are found in Popliteal Fossa

Answer 1

Tibial Nerve and Common Fibular Nerve

Question 2

What is the relation of the popliteal artery to the popliteal vein

Answer 2

Medial and Deep

Question 3

Which muscles form the superior boundaries of popliteal fossa?

Answer 3

Medial – Semimembranosus and Semitendinous and Lateral – Biceps Femoris (Long Head)

Question 4

Which muscle forms the inferior boundary of popliteal fossa?

Answer 4

Gastrocnemius

Question 5

Identify the contents of the popliteal fossa:

Answer 5

Fat
Common Fibular Nerve
Tibial Nerve
Sural Fibre
Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
Popliteal Lymph nodes

Question 6

popliteal artery is the continuation of the femoral artery as it emerges from the

Answer 6

adductor hiatus