Popliteal Fossa – Complete Anatomy with Diagrams, Nerves, Vessels & Clinical Correlation

Описание: This video provides a complete and exam-oriented understanding of the Popliteal Fossa, one of the most commonly asked topics in anatomy.

The session begins by orienting the viewer to the exact location of the popliteal fossa on the human body, including palpation for better spatial understanding.

Clear explanation of the boundaries of the popliteal fossa, followed by a structured roadmap of how the topic will be covered.

Detailed discussion under standard exam headings:

Boundaries

Roof

Floor

Contents

Applied anatomy

Step-by-step explanation of the roof of the popliteal fossa with anatomical relevance.

Description of the floor of the popliteal fossa with emphasis on the structures forming it.

Explanation of how any fossa typically contains:

Artery

Vein

Nerve

Lymph nodes

Other structures
and identification of which of these are present in the popliteal fossa.

Nerve contents explained first, focusing on their superficial position:

Sciatic nerve overview

Tibial nerve – with guided diagram drawing to help long-term retention

Clinical correlations of tibial nerve injury:

Tibial nerve paralysis

Calcaneal valgus

Trophic ulcer

Similar diagram-based explanation of the common peroneal nerve, with a brief discussion on foot drop.

Detailed anatomy of the popliteal artery, its branches, and its crucial relationship with the popliteal vein and tibial nerve.

Strong emphasis on the classic relation: artery crossed by vein crossed by tibial nerve, a high-yield exam concept.

Concludes with important applied anatomy points and MCQs to test understanding after the video.

Highly useful for:

First MBBS students

BDS, Nursing, Physiotherapy students

Ayurveda & Homeopathy students

Surgery residents revising regional anatomy

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0:00 Introduction
3:00 Commonly Asked Question on Popliteal Fossa
5:58 Locating the Popliteal Fossa (Surface Anatomy & Palpation)
1:12 Boundaries of the Popliteal Fossa
2:19 How to Cover Popliteal Fossa in Exams (Standard Headings)
2:34 Roof of the Popliteal Fossa
4:14 Floor of the Popliteal Fossa
6:04 Contents of the Popliteal Fossa – Enumeration
7:44 Concept of Nerve, Artery & Vein and Their Relations
8:44 Sciatic Nerve and Its Division
9:24 Tibial Nerve – Course, Diagram & Clinical Correlation
16:55 Common Peroneal Nerve – Course & Foot Drop
20:45 Popliteal Artery and Popliteal Vein – Relations & Branches
25:31 Applied Anatomy of the Popliteal Fossa
26:26 MCQs on Popliteal Fossa