Popliteal fossa
The politeal fossa is a diamond shaped space at the back of the knee.
Diagram illustrating popliteal fossa
- The floor is formed by the popliteal surface of the femur, the capsule of the knee joint and the oblique popliteal ligament and popliteus muscle fascia
- It is bounded superiorly by Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus and Biceps Femoris
- It is bounded inferiorly by medial and lateral heads of gastrocnemius
- It contains the terminal branches of the sciatic nerve (tibial & common peroneal nerves), popliteal vein and politeal artery (which lies deep to the vein)
Diagram illustrating popliteal fossa
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