Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221 Lecture 17: Anatomy 9501 - Lower limb note 5

• School: Western University
• Department: Anatomy and Cell Biology
• Course: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221
• Professor: Brian L Allman

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Anatomy 9501 lower limb l5: knee & popliteal fossa. Contents: tibial and common fibular (peroneal) n, popliteal artery, popliteal vein, small saphenous vein (superficial, popliteal lymph nodes & lymphatic vessels. This is the continuation of the femoral artery past the adductor hiatus. There are several branches: superior genicular (lateral and medial) These form the genicular anastomosis that surrounds the knee joint. When muscles contract (flex/extend the knee), these arteries may become compressed and these act as alternate pathways for circulation when the leg is contracted. Tibial nerve this is the medial terminal branch of the sciatic nerve. Extracapsular ligaments lcl, mcl, and oblique ligaments. This nerve ends at the sup. border of the popliteal fossa and branches off: These nerves are the most superficial components of the popliteal fossa. House maid"s knee: this is an inflammation of the bursas of the knee due to prolonged periods on the knee.