Popliteal fossa

Popliteal fossa
Lateral aspect of right leg
Lymph glands of popliteal fossa
Details
Latin	Fossa poplitea
Dorlands /Elsevier	12376523
Anatomical terminology []

The popliteal fossa (sometimes referred to as the kneepit) is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint. The bones of the popliteal fossa are the femur and the tibia.

The boundaries of the fossa are:

The roof is formed by (from superficial to deep):

The floor is formed by:

Structures within the popliteal fossa include, (from superficial to deep):

It is of note that the common fibular nerve also begins at the superior angle of the popliteal fossa.

Muscles of the gluteal and posterior femoral regions.

Small saphenous vein and its tributaries.

The popliteal, posterior tibial, and peroneal arteries.

Nerves of the right lower extremity Posterior view.

Muscles of thigh. Lateral view.