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This image shows the popliteal fossa, a diamond shaped area located posterior to the knee. It contains the popliteal artery, popliteal vein, tibial nerve and common fibular nerve. The nerves are the most superficial structures in popliteal fossa. The popliteal artery is the deepest structure, and descends obliquely through the popliteal fossa, before bifurcating into the posterior tibial and peroneal arteries.
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Popliteal artery
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The common fibular nerve originates proximal to the popliteal fossa and is one of the most superficial structures in this region. It descends obliquely down the lateral border of the fossa, before winding around the neck of the fibula.
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Common fibular nerve
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The popliteal artery is a continuation of the femoral artery which is located more proximal to the popliteal fossa.
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Femoral artery
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The popliteal vein is located superficial to the popliteal artery and travels with it.
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Popliteal vein
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The tibial nerve originates proximal to the popliteal fossa and is one of the most superficial structures in this region. It descends obliquely with the popliteal artery.
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Tibial nerve
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Arterial supply of the lower limb
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Identify the structure labelled by the arrow.

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