Popliteal Fossa

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Popliteal fossa

Fat filled compartment located at the back of the knee

Contains: popliteal artery, popliteal vein, tibial nerve, common peroneal nerve

<p>Fat filled compartment located at the back of the knee</p><p>Contains: popliteal artery, popliteal vein, tibial nerve, common peroneal nerve</p>
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Floor of popliteal fossa

  • Posterior (popliteal) surface of femur

  • Posterior capsule of knee

  • Popliteus muscle

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Roof of popliteal fossa

  • Popliteal fascia encircling the knee

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Popliteal fossa - contents

The neurovascular structures lie deep in the fossa and are protected by a thick layer of subcutaneous fat

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Genicular arteris, popliteal artery, genicular arteries

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Adductor hiatus, popliteal artery

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Tibial nerve

Biceps femoris, common peroneal nerve, gastrocnemius (lateral head)