Dr. Kalim Raza

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Dr. Kalim Raza
High Yield Notes On Popliteal Fossa And Its Contents
1) The popliteal fossa is diamond shape depression just behind the
knee joint.
2) The superior lateral border is formed by the biceps Femoris muscle.
3) The superior medial border is formed by semimembranosus and
semitendinosus.
4) The inferior lateral border is formed by the lateral head of the
gastrocanemous muscle and planterus muscle.
5) The inferior medial border is formed by the medial head of the
gastrocanemous.
6) Structures in fossa, deepest popliteal artery, then popliteal vein,
then tibial and common peroneal nerves.
7) Popliteal veins and femoral veins are common sites for DVT.
8) The great saphenous is the longest vein of the human body and is
used in CABG surgery and in case of emergency blood transfusion.