Popliteal Fossa

Q56: State two structures that pierce the roof of the popliteal fossa

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Q56: State two structures that pierce the roof of the popliteal fossa (Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank)
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Q9 - popliteal fossa dissection with X tagged

Anterolateral leg dissection with extensor and peroneal compartment muscles, nerves and vessels labelled

Popliteal fossa dissection with its boundaries, nerves and vessels labelled

Practice questions on Popliteal Fossa

Regarding the popliteal fossa

The common peroneal nerve passes through the lateral part of the fossa
It contains no lymph nodes
It has a roof pierced by the tibial nerve
The popliteal artery lies superficial to the popliteal vein throughout the fossa
The small saphenous vein joins the popliteal vein before its entry into the fossa

Answer: A. The common peroneal nerve runs along the lateral border of the popliteal fossa (following biceps femoris tendon). The fossa contains lymph nodes, and the popliteal artery is the deepest structure. ---