Lecture 05. Posterior Compartment of Thigh and Popliteal Fossa.

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Learning Objectives

1. Identify important bony landmarks of the pelvis, femur, tibia and fibula
2. Know the position, action and innervation of the posterior thigh musculature
3. Discuss the pathway and branching of the sciatic nerve in the posterior thigh
4. Know the arteries involved in the genicular anastomosis
5. List the boundaries and contents of the popliteal fossa
6. Understand the cutaneous innervation of the posterior thigh and leg
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True/False Questions

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Essay Questions

1. An 84-year-old woman slips and falls fracturing her left ischial tuberosity. Discuss the anatomy of the posterior compartment of the thigh, including bony landmarks, muscle attachments, actions, innervation, vasculature, relationships and provide an account of symptoms the woman may experience as a result of her injury.
2. A 32-year-old man suffers a laceration posterior to his right knee. As he is being rushed to the hospital, he notices that he has extreme difficulty flexing his right knee as well as a loss of sensation on the posterior aspect of his right leg. Discuss the anatomy of the popliteal fossa, including boundaries, contents, musculature, vascular supply, innervation, lymphatics and relationships as well as a potential diagnosis for the symptoms he is reporting.
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Laboratory Identifications and Relationships (Non-exhaustive)

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