Popliteal Artery
• Press firmly with the thumb In front and the four fingers of both hands posteriorly over the popliteal artery below the knee.
What our notes say
- • Press firmly with the thumb In front and the four fingers of both hands posteriorly over the popliteal artery below the knee. (Cardiovascular system examination revised 2012 — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Q191: Describe the course of the popliteal artery (5 marks). (Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank)
- Also accepted: popliteal vein; popliteal artery; small saphenous vein (Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank)
- Contents (superficial to deep): tibial nerve → popliteal vein → popliteal artery; common peroneal nerve runs along biceps femoris tendon; small saphenous vein terminates here; lymph nodes and fat. (Master First-Year Anatomy: Must-Know Essays & Key Concepts)
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