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The bones of the popliteal fossa are the femur and the tibia. Like other flexion surfaces of large joints ( groin , armpit , cubital fossa and essentially the anterior part of the neck ), it is an area where blood vessels and nerves pass relatively superficially, and with an increased number of lymph nodes .
Below, the linea aspera is prolonged into two ridges, enclosing between them a triangular area, the popliteal surface, upon which the popliteal artery rests. Of these two ridges, the lateral is the more prominent, and descends to the summit of the lateral condyle.
the abdominal region encompassing the stomach area; the umbilical region is located around the navel; the coxal region encompassing the lateral (side) of hips; the pubic region encompassing the area above the genitals. The pelvis and legs contain, from superior to inferior, the inguinal or groin region between the thigh and the abdomen,
The popliteus muscle originates from the lateral surface of the lateral condyle of the femur by a rounded tendon. [1] Its fibers pass downward and medially. It inserts onto the posterior surface of tibia, above the soleal line. [1] The popliteus tendon runs beneath the lateral collateral ligament and tendon of biceps femoris.
Below, the linea aspera is prolonged into two ridges, enclosing between them a triangular area, the popliteal surface, upon which the popliteal artery rests.. Of these two ridges, the lateral is the more prominent, and descends to the summit of the lateral condyle.
Popliteal refers to anatomical structures located in the back of the knee: Popliteal artery; Popliteal vein; Popliteal fossa; Popliteal lymph nodes; Popliteus muscle;
The femoral artery itself crosses the adductor hiatus to enter the posterior compartment at the level of the popliteal fossa, giving branches that supply the knee. This crossing marks the point in which the vessel changes its name to popliteal artery .
Medial head: popliteal surface of femur; superior to medial condyle: Posterior surface of calcaneus via calcaneal tendon: Tibial nerve (S1, S2) Plantarflexes ankle when knee is extended; raises heel during walking; flexes leg at knee joint Plantaris: Inferior end of lateral supracondylar line of femur; oblique popliteal ligament