The popliteal fossa sometimes called knee pit is a diamond shaped depression lying behind the knee joint, from lower femur to upper. Right popliteal region medial semimembranosus lateral the popliteal fossa is bounded inferiorly by the two heads of gastrocnemius and superiorly by biceps femoris laterally and semitendinosus and semimembranosus medially. Do not forget to click on bell icon and never miss the new video. Cubital fossa median nerve entrapment nerve entrapment. The anatomical snuff box or snuffbox is a triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the handat the level of the carpal bones, specifically, the scaphoid and trapezium bones forming the floor. The popliteal fossa is defined as the space between the skin, the femur anteriorly and the biceps femoris muscle laterally, the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles medially, and inferiorly by both heads of the gastrocnemius figs 30. Anatomy lectures the heart learn anatomy on the go with this series of lectures by instant anatomy. If you do not like than comment below for your views.
The material is presented by dr robert whitaker who spent his clinical career as a paediatric urological surgeon. The popliteal fossa borders contents teachmeanatomy. Ll19 nerve lesions in the lower limb ll20 prolapsed discs affecting the lower limb ll21 compartment syndrome. Over 6 million healthcare students and professionals a year rely on teachmeanatomy to help them study. Popliteal fossa definition of popliteal fossa by medical. You will find the other anatomy applications in the app store by searching for instant anatomy.
Divides into anterior and posterior tibial arteries at inferior border of popliteus. Popliteal fossa left roll mouse over image to display labels. This case serves to highlight popliteal vein aneurysms pvas as a rare but important differential diagnosis to consider when evaluating a patient with a popliteal fossa swelling. Usually, in an adult patient, an underlying intraarticular disorder is present. It is the main path by which vessels and nerves pass between the thigh and the leg. He also teaches clinically applied anatomy to surgical, radiological and other speciality trainees and is a former examiner for the mrcs at the english and edinburgh colleges of surgeons. Learn human anatomy with this app in this application you will find the following example lectures from our lectures apps along with 80 sample mcqs from our anatomy mcq app. Softtissue popliteal masses can be evaluated using physical examinations and imaging studies, such as computed tomography ct or. Deepest structure in popliteal fossa most anterior direct continuation of the femoral artery after it passes through adductor hiatus. Note that the popliteal artery is the deepest structure in the fossa and hence the popliteal artery. Having retired from surgery, dr whitaker now teaches.
Anatomy and contents of the popliteal fossa courtesy. The bones of the popliteal fossa are the femur and the tibia. Bursae and the popliteal fossa principles of movements at joints in the upper limb. Prof nabil ebraheim, university of toledo, ohio, usa popliteal fossa is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint, bounded by biceps femoris superolaterally,semimembranosus and semitendinosus superomedially. This paper reports a fourheaded gastrocnemius named quadriceps gastrocnemius muscle as a new variant and when present can alter the anatomy andor the boundaries of the popliteal fossa.
A useful mnemonic to remember popliteal fossa anatomy medialtolateral arrangement is. Popliteal fossa definition,anatomy,location and borders human. Tibioperoneal trunk assoc prof craig hacking et al. Popliteal fossa definition the popliteal fossa is a diamondshaped intermuscular space situated at the back of the knee. Anatomy of the popliteal fossa, art as applied to medicine. The space is mostly filled with fat and contains in its anterolateral aspect the popliteal vessels and nerves. Popliteal fossa, also known as the popliteal space, is located behind the knee joint. A quick tutorial outlining the borders, contents and clinical relevance of the popliteal fossa. Instant anatomy is a specialised web site for you to learn all about human anatomy of the body with diagrams, podcasts and revision questions.
Important nerves and vessels pass from the thigh to the leg by traversing through this fossa and the muscles of the thigh and the leg form its boundaries. Lower limb areasorgans popliteal fossa instant anatomy. The gastrocnemius muscle forms the belly of calf muscles in the posterior compartment of the leg. This app contains the easy ways series on the head and neck and limbs hn14 rules and exceptions in. The popliteal fossa sometimes called knee pit is a diamond shaped depression lying behind the knee joint, from lower femur to upper part of the tibia. Popliteal fossa anatomy mnemonic radiology reference. The popliteal fossa sometimes referred to as the kneepit or hough is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint. In children, the cyst can be isolated and the knee. He also teaches clinically applied anatomy to surgical, radiological and other speciality trainees and is currently an examiner for the mrcs at the english and edinburgh colleges of surgeons. The most common synovial popliteal cyst is considered to be a distension of the bursa located beneath the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle. The fossa is most prominent when the knee joint is flexed. Popliteal fossa anatomy and posterior view of the leg in this image, you will find bifurcation of sciatic nerve, biceps femoris, semimembranosus, tibial nerve, popliteal vein, popliteal artery, branch communicatiing with inferior gluteal vein in it. The name originates from the use of this surface for placing and then sniffing powdered tobacco, or snuff. A popliteal cyst, originally called bakers cyst, is a synovial fluidfilled mass located in the popliteal fossa.
A cystic mass arising in the popliteal fossa can be either a meniscal cyst, a synovial cyst bakers cyst, or a ganglionic cyst. The popliteal fossa sometimes referred to colloquially as the knee pit, or poplit is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint. Ankle foot gluteal buttocks hip knee lower leg popliteal fossa thigh back subscribe. Ul18 cubital fossa and interosseous membrane ul19 arteries and. A cystic mass in the popliteal fossa and its differential. Head and neck lectures anatomy of the head and neck from. The popliteal fossa sometimes referred to as the hough 1, or kneepit in analogy to the armpit is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint. This series of lectures is aimed at anyone who is studying human anatomy. Body lower limb areasorgans popliteal fossa superficial. Bursae and the popliteal fossa knee and unhappy triad syndrome. They are common around the wrist or the foot joint.
Therefore, surgeons may mistake ganglionic cysts in the popliteal fossa for bakers cysts or meniscal cysts. Popliteal fossa anatomy mnemonic assoc prof frank gaillard and dr mohammad taghi niknejad et al. Pdf anatomy, function, and rehabilitation of the popliteus. If you like the video than like it, subscribe it and share with your friends. This region can develop many clinical complications. He also teaches clinically applied anatomy to surgical, radiological and other speciality trainees. Since retiring from surgery he teaches clinically applied topographical anatomy to firstyear medical students at cambridge university, in the uk. Anatomical approach to clinical problems of popliteal fossa. Robert whitaker has spent his clinical career as a paediatric urological surgeon. A rare and potentially fatal cause of popliteal fossa swelling. Heart and pericardium ankle joint and foot movements larynx and laryngopharynx posterior forearm bursae and the popliteal fossa. Heart and pericardium larynx and laryngopharynx posterior forearm ankle joint and foot movements bursae and the popliteal fossa principles of movements at joints in the upper limb knee and unhappy triad syndrome from the lectures will play and the relevant diagrams will appear in time with the.
Popliteal fossa anatomy and posterior view of the leg. Popliteal fossa definition,anatomy,location and borders. Understand the anatomy of the abdomen, with detail of each of the organs and their blood supply, and the overall autonomic nerves that supply the abdomen understand the anatomy of the head and neck including all the structures within the head and neck with emphasis on the cranial nerves and diagnostic elements of nerve problems. The roof of the fossa is the thin popliteal fascia. It is completely self contained and provides the equivalent of 360 hours of online learning. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the popliteal fossa its borders. What nerve enters the popliteal fossa and pierces the oblique popliteal ligament to enter the knee joint capsule to sympathetically innervate the popliteal artery. The popliteal fossa is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint. To make your gift by credit card today, complete this secure online giving form. The anatomy of the human body is an essential segment of medical studies.
Anatomy lectures the heart android app on appbrain. Ll18 bursae and the popliteal fossa ll19 nerve lesions in the lower limb. Preventing acl injury through strengthening exercises. The tibioperoneal or tp trunk, which occasionally referred to as the tibiofibular trunk is the direct continuation of the popliteal artery in the posterior upper leg after the anterior tibial artery origin. Heart and pericardium larynx and laryngopharynx posterior forearm ankle joint and foot movements bursae and the popliteal fossa principles of movements at joints in the upper limb knee and unhappy triad syndrome the author.
Popliteal fossa anatomy and contents bone and spine. Knee pain relief remedies and looking for instant knee pain relief. The popliteal fossa is situated posteriorly, formed by the semimembranosus and semitendinosus medially, the bciceps femoris laterally and distally the two heads of the gastrconemius muscle. Instant anatomy is a specialised web site for you to learn all about human anatomy of the body with diagrams, podcasts and revision questions instant anatomy abdomen areasorgans bowel duodenum posterior relations. Hn30 the infratemporal fossa spine general anatomy podcasts sp1 vertebral column autonomics. Popliteal fossa anatomy and contents anatomy, muscle. The popliteal fossa is a diamondshaped depression located posterior to the knee joint. Containing over vibrant, fullcolour images, teachmeanatomy is a comprehensive anatomy encyclopaedia presented. It contains the popliteal artery, and its geniculate branches to the knee joint and capsule. The cutaneous nerve supply of the skin over the popliteal fossa is the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh 3. In this application you will find the lectures on the head and neck along. When found in the popliteal fossa, they are mostly intraarticular cysts connected with the knee joint space and can rarely be intramuscular cysts.
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