Popliteal Fossa

What shape is the popliteal fossa?

• Triangular

• Diamond

• Square

• Circular

Which muscle forms the lateral superior boundary of the popliteal fossa?

• Popliteus

• Biceps femoris

• Semimembranosus

• Gastrocnemius

What is the medial muscle forming the superior boundary of the popliteal fossa?

• Plantaris

• Gastrocnemius

• Biceps femoris

• Semitendinosus

Which muscle forms the lateral inferior boundary of the popliteal fossa?

• Medial head of gastrocnemius

• Popliteus

• Lateral head of gastrocnemius

• Semitendinosus

What is the floor of the popliteal fossa primarily composed of?

• Skin and fascia

• Popliteal surface of femur

• Biceps femoris

• Semimembranosus

Which structure is NOT part of the roof of the popliteal fossa?

• Popliteal artery

• Popliteal fascia

• Small saphenous vein

• Skin

What does the popliteal artery continue from?

• Tibial artery

• Femoral artery

• Common fibular nerve

• Sural nerve

What does the popliteal vein become as it passes through the adductor hiatus?

• Femoral vein

• Tibial vein

• Common fibular vein

• Sural vein

Which nerve runs medially in the popliteal fossa?

• Tibial nerve

• Sural nerve

• Femoral nerve

• Common fibular nerve

What does the common fibular nerve wrap around?

• Neck of the femur

• Neck of the fibula

• Popliteus muscle

• Biceps femoris tendon