NOTES
The Popliteal fossa is a diamond-shaped space behind the knee.
BORDERS
Superior
- Medial: semimenbranosis
- Lateral: biceps femoris
Inferior
- Medial: Gastrocnemius
- Lateral: Gastrocnemius and planters
Roof
Popliteal fascia and skin
FloorKnee joint capsule and femur
CONTENTS
Popliteal artery, Popliteal vein, Tibial nerve, Common fibular nerve
The small Saphenous vein enters the popliteal space and empties into the popliteal vein
BORDERS
Superior
- Medial: semimenbranosis
- Lateral: biceps femoris
Inferior
- Medial: Gastrocnemius
- Lateral: Gastrocnemius and planters
Roof
Popliteal fascia and skin
FloorKnee joint capsule and femur
CONTENTS
Popliteal artery, Popliteal vein, Tibial nerve, Common fibular nerve
The small Saphenous vein enters the popliteal space and empties into the popliteal vein