AnatomyOrganismsDiseasesChemicals and DrugsAnalytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and EquipmentPsychiatry and PsychologyPhenomena and ProcessesTechnology, Industry, AgricultureInformation ScienceHealth Care
Cranial Fossa, PosteriorPosterior Cerebral ArteryPosterior Cruciate LigamentUveitis, PosteriorHypothalamus, PosteriorMagnetic Resonance ImagingOssification of Posterior Longitudinal LigamentSpinal FusionPituitary Gland, PosteriorLens Capsule, CrystallinePosterior Leukoencephalopathy SyndromeInfratentorial NeoplasmsPosterior Capsule of the LensParietal LobeBrain MappingBody PatterningInfarction, Posterior Cerebral ArteryThoracic VertebraeCervical VertebraeCataractBone ScrewsLumbar VertebraePosterior Tibial Tendon DysfunctionImage Processing, Computer-AssistedGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalTomography, X-Ray ComputedCadaverCervical AtlasPosterior Thalamic NucleiKyphosisInternal FixatorsTreatment OutcomeDecompression, SurgicalVitreous DetachmentScleraFunctional LateralityOrthopedic Fixation DevicesBrainScoliosisLaminectomyLenses, IntraocularLens Implantation, IntraocularBayes TheoremCataract ExtractionRetrospective StudiesSpinal Cord CompressionOccipital BoneEmbryo, NonmammalianPostoperative ComplicationsHomeodomain ProteinsDislocationsCapsulorhexisTemporal LobeNeural PathwaysMorphogenesisRange of Motion, ArticularVitreous BodyFollow-Up StudiesSpineSacrumIn Situ HybridizationGyrus CinguliAtlanto-Axial JointBiomechanical PhenomenaGenes, HomeoboxAxisSpinal FracturesCerebral CortexDrosophila ProteinsOccipital LobeVisual AcuityTime FactorsLens, CrystallinePhacoemulsificationNeurosurgical ProceduresGastrulaCerebellumDrosophilaMesodermCiliary ArteriesImaging, Three-DimensionalPhotic StimulationPituitary Hormones, PosteriorOrthopedic ProceduresExtremitiesVertebral ArteryReconstructive Surgical ProceduresReaction TimeCircle of WillisCapsule OpacificationFrontal LobeSpinal DiseasesAnterior Eye SegmentVitrectomyThalamusZebrafishPsychomotor PerformanceMolarAnalysis of VarianceHip Dislocation
FossaThighFemurVeinSuperficialIntra-articularKnee jointFemoral and poplitealTransverseVesselsPeronealTibiaSciatic nerve blockBranchesCompartmentLateral collaterButtocksAnatomyArteriesMusclesNervesForearmInferior venaGastrocnemius muscleNeurovascularCystArcuateLesionsCruciate ligamentLumbarFibularLymph nodesVeinsBursaAbdominal wallPopliteus musclePlantarGroinSynovialLandmarksUltrasoundTerminationBony
Fossa19
  • The popliteal fossa (also referred to as hough,[1] or kneepit in analogy to the cubital fossa) is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint. (wikipedia.org)
  • The bones of the popliteal fossa are the femur and the tibia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Structures within the popliteal fossa include, (from superficial to deep): tibial nerve common fibular nerve (also known as the common peroneal nerve) popliteal vein popliteal artery, a continuation of the femoral artery small saphenous vein (termination) Popliteal lymph nodes and vessels It is of note that the common fibular nerve also begins at the superior angle of the popliteal fossa. (wikipedia.org)
  • Wikimedia Commons has media related to Popliteal fossa. (wikipedia.org)
  • This 3D printed specimen preserves the distal thigh and proximal leg, dissected posteriorly to demonstrate the contents of the popliteal fossa and surrounding region. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • The proximal cross-section demonstrates the anterior, posterior and medial compartment muscles, with the origin of the popliteal artery and vein just as they have entered the popliteal fossa via the adductor hiatus. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • The course of the popliteal artery and vein can be traced through the fossa to the passage of the vessels deep to soleus. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • Sciatic nerve after passing through the posterior compartment of thigh divided into CPM and TN at the apex of popliteal fossa. (wazeesupperclub.com)
  • The sciatic nerve bifurcates into the tibial and common fibular nerves in six different regions: the pelvic region, gluteal region, proximal, middle, or distal third of the posterior thigh, or in the popliteal fossa. (wazeesupperclub.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (Fig. 2) showed a fusiform-shaped mass with tapered ends of the sciatic nerve just above the popliteal fossa area, with multiple small ring-like structures hypodensity in T2WI and T1C+GD, normal popliteal vessels, and no intra-articular pathology. (jocr.co.in)
  • Popliteal fossa - Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = fossa poplitea GraySubject = 158 GrayPage = 631 Caption = Lateral aspect of right leg. (en-academic.com)
  • The peroneal neurovascular bundle was encased and the popliteal fossa remained intact. (hindawi.com)
  • One way of ensuring that you locate BL-40 is to start by applying pressure along the middle portion of your calf muscle and then run straight up to the back of your popliteal fossa. (drbenkim.com)
  • The patella articulates anteriorly to the femoral condyles in the region of the intercondylar fossa (trochlear groove). (medscape.com)
  • The sciatic nerve is formed from roots L4 to S2 (and occasionally S3) and consists of two distinct divisions - the tibial and common peroneal nerves - which share a common epineural sheath from their origin to the popliteal fossa. (aneskey.com)
  • Background: Popliteal cysts are common and present as asymptomatic lumps in the medial popliteal fossa. (scirp.org)
  • Conclusion: The cystic lesions in the medial aspect of the popliteal fossa can be misdiagnosed. (scirp.org)
  • Diagnostic imaging approach to posteromedial knee (medial popliteal fossa) masses. (scirp.org)
  • Pruritus , xanthomatosis ( xanthomas are observed on palms and fingers, elbows, groin region and popliteal fossa, and buttocks). (altmeyers.org)
Thigh10
  • This contains the small saphenous vein, the terminal branch of the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh, posterior division of the medial cutaneous nerve, lateral sural cutaneous nerve, and medial sural cutaneous nerve. (wikipedia.org)
  • What is the name for the anatomical region where the thigh meets the trunk of the body? (nerdtests.com)
  • The femoral vein is located in the upper thigh and pelvic region of the human body. (healthline.com)
  • Distance of the femoral and popliteal artery to specific bony landmarks in thigh and knee was measured. (jocms.org)
  • The nerves bifurcated in the gluteal region and posterior thigh in 62 cadavers (77.5) and 18 in the pelvis (22.5). (bvsalud.org)
  • More than 22of all nerves leave the pelvis as two separate nerves and therefore the sciatic nerve trunk cannot be wholly traced or used for anesthetic block in the gluteal region or thigh for procedures in the leg and foot. (bvsalud.org)
  • The key to using acupressure to promote healthy blood circulation in your lower extremities is to know the locations of the major arteries that supply fresh blood, oxygen, and nutrients to your pelvic, thigh, leg, and foot regions. (drbenkim.com)
  • SP-12 is in your pelvic region in the center of the crease where your thigh joins your trunk. (drbenkim.com)
  • The collective term 'hamstrings' refers to three separate muscles located in the posterior compartment of the thigh - biceps femoris (which consists of two components, a long head [BFlh] and a short head [BFsh]), semitendinosus (ST) and semimembranosus (SM) (Figure 1). (aspetar.com)
  • Axial T1-weighted MR image of thigh 5 cm superior to popliteal crease. (aneskey.com)
Femur6
  • The floor is formed by: the popliteal surface of the femur. (wikipedia.org)
  • We are presenting a case report of a 30-year-old male, who had previously underwent an above-knee amputation due to road-traffic accident, presenting 24 h after the injury with segmental fracture femur and popliteal artery laceration, for which the limb could not be salvaged. (jocr.co.in)
  • He sustained segmental fracture of femur with popliteal artery laceration, for which an above-knee amputation was done. (jocr.co.in)
  • The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) prevents anterior displacement of the tibia with respect to the femur and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) prevents posterior displacement of the tibia with respect to the femur. (medscape.com)
  • The posterior patella articulates with the femur, but the apex sits proximal to the line of the knee joint. (medscape.com)
  • It helps with posterior stability of the knee in preventing posterior translation of the tibia on the femur & prevents excessive external and varus rotation of the tibia during knee flexion. (uwmsk.org)
Vein11
  • Moreover, some superficial veins, such as the great saphenous vein in the femoral region, have no arterial counterpart. (cuny.edu)
  • All lymphatic drainage from region V and region IV on the internal jugular chain collect into the jugular trunk (ie, a group of nodes positioned at the internal jugular anterior brachiocephalic veins) and subsequently into the thoracic duct on the left or directly into the brachiocephalic vein on the right. (medscape.com)
  • The popliteal vein may or may not be visible (collapsed by transducer pressure). (aneskey.com)
  • it becomes enlarged and receives a special name after the union of the posterior with the anterior cardinal vein. (co.ma)
  • The azygos vein is the upper or cephalic part of the right posterior cardinal vein, and the vertical parts of the hemiazygos and accessory hemiazygos veins are remnants of the left posterior cardinal vein, whilst the transverse portions of the hemiazygos and accessory hemiazygos veins represent transverse anastomoses between the posterior cardinal veins. (co.ma)
  • The portion posterior to the liver is a secondary outgrowth from the right vitelline vein. (co.ma)
  • The right common iliac vein is a part of the right posterior cardinal vein, but the left is a compound structure. (co.ma)
  • Its lower part probably represents a portion of the left posterior cardinal vein, but the greater part is a persistent transverse anastomosis between the posterior cardinal veins. (co.ma)
  • The popliteal and the inferior gluteal veins are remnants of the primitive fibular vein of the lower limb, and the external iliac vein is the trunk formed by the union of the tibial and the deep veins of the lower limb which are secondary formations. (co.ma)
  • They reason that flexing the knee exerts traction on the posterior tibial vein, which when inflamed, causes the pain symptom. (scopeheal.com)
  • However, they do not explain the exact mechanism of how this traction on the posterior tibial vein would be increased by flexing the knee. (scopeheal.com)
Superficial4
  • The skin, superficial fascia, fascia lata and crural fascia has been removed posteriorly to demonstrate the course of the popliteal vessels, tibial nerve and common peroneal nerve. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • Based on attachment sites and fascicular direction it contains two distinct regions, superficial and deep 3 . (aspetar.com)
  • If it is not visible, scan distally towards the popliteal crease where the popliteal artery is more superficial. (aneskey.com)
  • The superficial femoral and popliteal veins in the thighs and the posterior tibial and peroneal veins in the calves are most commonly affected. (msdmanuals.com)
Intra-articular2
Knee joint6
  • the capsule of the knee joint and the oblique popliteal ligament. (wikipedia.org)
  • From the back of your knee joint, your popliteal artery gives rise to your anterior tibial artery, which travels down the front part of your leg in the muscles associated with your shins (when these muscles are inflamed, this condition is referred to as shin splints ). (drbenkim.com)
  • From their proximal insertions at the ischial tuberosity, SM, ST and BFlh pass posterior to the hip and knee joints, while BFsh is monoarticular, crossing only the knee joint. (aspetar.com)
  • The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments provide stability for the knee joint. (aafp.org)
  • The popliteal bursa is an extraarticular extension of the synovial membrane of the knee joint extending from the popliteal hiatus along the proximal part of the popliteus tendon. (uwmsk.org)
  • Case-Presentation: Popliteal Cyst: On ultrasound: characteristic neck communicating with knee joint. (scirp.org)
Femoral and popliteal1
  • This study aimed to compare the femoral and popliteal arteries pathway in varus and valgus- aligned lower limbs. (jocms.org)
Transverse4
  • The main objective of the study was to determine the level of bifurcation of the sciatic nerve above the transverse popliteal crease among Ugandans at Mulago Hospital Complex. (bvsalud.org)
  • the level of bifurcation ranged between 3.8 and 32.5 cm but most of the bifurcations occurred between 3.8 and 12 cm above transverse popliteal crease. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusions: The Bifurcation of the sciatic nerve occurs at variable distances from the transverse popliteal crease and appreciation of these variations is essential. (bvsalud.org)
  • Prevertebral space is a space in the neck region defined by the anterior part of the cervical spine and the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia running between the transverse processes of the spine. (boneandspine.com)
Vessels4
  • The space is mostly filled with fat and contains in its anterolateral aspect the popliteal vessels and nerves. (aneskey.com)
  • 7: popliteal vessels. (aneskey.com)
  • to popliteal vessels. (aneskey.com)
  • We performed ultrasonography of arterial vessels, which showed atheromatosis of the popliteal artery with very low flow. (cdc.gov)
Peroneal1
  • The popliteal, posterior tibial, and peroneal arteries. (wikipedia.org)
Tibia1
  • These soft tissue lesions had an exophytic component along the anterior and posterior aspect of the right tibia. (hindawi.com)
Sciatic nerve block1
  • Ultrasound image of the block field for the popliteal sciatic nerve block. (aneskey.com)
Branches5
  • Nevertheless, the term tarsal tunnel syndrome continues to be frequently used to define all entrapments of the tibial nerve or its branches, starting from posterior to the medial malleolus and extending distally. (medscape.com)
  • The distal cross-section demonstrates the continuation of popliteal contents and branches. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • liganwnuof plmursnrfww of the posterior branches of ibesie are extended. (homedecorbuzz.com)
  • The popliteal artery branches off from the femoral artery. (healthline.com)
  • Olewnik Ł, Łabętowicz P, Podgórski M, Polguj M, Ruzik K, Topol M. Variations in terminal branches of the popliteal artery: cadaveric study. (jocms.org)
Compartment1
Lateral collater1
  • The extracapsular ligaments or external ligaments are the patellar ligament, medial collateral ligament (MCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCLs), oblique popliteal ligament, and arcuate popliteal ligament. (medscape.com)
Buttocks2
  • With the patient turned in the prone position and a pillow under the abdomen to flatten the lumbar spine, the calves, popliteal region, posterior thighs, buttocks, sacrum, coccyx, and lumbar spine were palpated. (cdc.gov)
  • The procedure easy manages local fat deposits in following areas: belly and waist, outer surface of hips, back and infrascapular region, popliteal area, buttocks, hands, chin, hands and posterior side of shoulders. (elmira-beauty-tour.com)
Anatomy2
  • Cadaver structures illustrating anatomy relevant to the posterior popliteal block technique. (aneskey.com)
  • Scan the region proximally and distally to assess nerve anatomy. (aneskey.com)
Arteries2
  • From your heart, blood pumps down toward your lower extremities via your aorta, which becomes your abdominal aorta, which turns into your common iliac arteries (near the top of your pelvic region), which give rise to your external iliac arteries (near the middle portion of your pelvic region), which give rise to your femoral arteries. (drbenkim.com)
  • Your femoral arteries (one in each leg) give rise to all of the arteries that supply fresh blood to every region of your lower extremities. (drbenkim.com)
Muscles1
  • Muscles of the gluteal and posterior femoral regions. (wikipedia.org)
Nerves2
  • Nerves of the right lower extremity Posterior view. (wikipedia.org)
  • Its pathway resembles that of the intercostal nerves in the thoracic region. (medscape.com)
Forearm2
  • Lecture #20 Posterior Forearm & Dorsum of Hand. (mockdocs.org)
  • The posterior interosseous artery is located in the forearm of the human body. (healthline.com)
Inferior vena1
  • The inferior vena cava is also referred to as the posterior vena cava. (healthline.com)
Gastrocnemius muscle2
  • The extra-articular muscle-tendon units include the quadriceps and patellar tendons (responsible for knee extension), medial and lateral hamstrings (chiefly responsible for knee flexion), gastrocnemius muscle, popliteal ligament and iliotibial band ( Figure 2 ) . (aafp.org)
  • A positive test demonstrated normal flow in neutral position and compression or complete occlusion of the popliteal artery by the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle against the lateral femoral condyle with provocative foot plantarflexion. (umaryland.edu)
Neurovascular1
  • Exertional lower leg pain, however, compression of posterior neurovascular structures can lead to nonspecific vascular and neurogenic symptoms. (umaryland.edu)
Cyst2
  • Subsequently, a contrast dye (indigo carmine) is injected into the popliteal cyst percutaneously using ultrasonography. (springeropen.com)
  • The communicating neck of the popliteal cyst is along the line of least resistance―between heads of medial gastrocnemius and semimembranosus and is the chief identifying feature of a popliteal cyst. (scirp.org)
Arcuate1
  • The posterolateral region of the knee is often seen as a functional tendoligamentous unit, which is termed the arcuate ligament complex . (uwmsk.org)
Lesions2
  • The differential diagnosis of posterior knee lesions is broad and includes cystic lesions (other bursae, meniscal cysts, ganglion cysts and popliteal cysts). (scirp.org)
  • In this article, we review the chief US and MR characteristics of popliteal cysts and some biopsy proven cases of mimics of popliteal cysts in each of the broad categories of cystic tumors, vascular lesions and synovial based cystic lesions. (scirp.org)
Cruciate ligament2
  • They usually occur as part of a posterolateral corner complex injury, which is also frequently associated with injury of the anterior or posterior cruciate ligament. (uwmsk.org)
  • It is important not to overlook popliteus and posterolateral injury in the presence of an anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injury, because the reconstructed cruciate ligament will likely fail without repair of the posterolateral injuries. (uwmsk.org)
Lumbar1
  • In the chronic form, lumbosciatalgia modifies and slows down movements and posture in a significant way, at times even preventing some movements, making them difficult to perform and very painful for the lumbar region of the back - even very simple actions such as getting up and sitting down. (wazeesupperclub.com)
Fibular1
  • Its origin is on the anterior portion of the popliteal groove on the lateral surface of the lateral femoral condyle (anterior & inferior to LCL origin) and another less strong origin is from the fibular head, called the popliteofibular ligament. (uwmsk.org)
Lymph nodes1
  • Lymph nodes are organized in groups that drain specific regions of the body. (medscape.com)
Veins1
  • The hypogastric veins are remnants of the posterior cardinal veins. (co.ma)
Bursa4
  • Popliteal cysts are characterized by the enlargement of the gastrocnemius-semimembranosus bursa in the posteromedial region of the knee [ 13 ]. (springeropen.com)
  • These channels have a valvular mechanism at the capsular fold on the posteromedial capsule, promoting a continuous unidirectional flow between the posterior joint capsule and bursa [ 21 , 24 , 25 ]. (springeropen.com)
  • Therefore, the presence of fluid posterior to the tendon should suggest a capsular tear if the existence of a fluid-filled popliteal bursa is taken into account. (uwmsk.org)
  • On T2-weighted images, a fluid-filled popliteal bursa appears as a well-defined area of high signal intensity surrounding the popliteus muscle and tendon. (uwmsk.org)
Abdominal wall1
  • The iliohypogastric nerve traverses the psoas major, piercing the lateral border of the muscle anterior to the quadratus lumborum and posterior to the kidney to traverse the lateral abdominal wall. (medscape.com)
Popliteus muscle1
  • They may appear as an avulsion of the popliteus tendon from its femoral attachment, as an irregular contour of the tendon at the popliteal hiatus with surrounding high-signal-intensity edema, or as swelling and high-signal-intensity changes within the popliteus muscle. (uwmsk.org)
Plantar1
  • bilateral (25-75% of cases) cramping in the region of the soleus and plantar paresthesias. (umaryland.edu)
Groin1
  • 18. Which of the following pulses is palpated in the groin region? (justaaa.com)
Synovial1
  • The outer region is well-vascularized from capillaries branching off the fibrous capsule and synovial membrane. (medscape.com)
Landmarks1
  • Landmarks for the posterior popliteal block. (aneskey.com)
Ultrasound2
  • This study describes a simple ultrasound-guided arthroscopic technique to manage popliteal cysts and reduce postoperative pain. (springeropen.com)
  • Ultrasound-guided arthroscopic surgery for popliteal cysts can ensure reproducibility and be effective for postoperative pain relief. (springeropen.com)
Termination1
Bony1
  • Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that leads to a congenital defect in the posterior bony wall of the spinal canal [vertebral arch] involving the laminae and spinal cord malformation. (boneandspine.com)