popliteaal
The popliteal region is the hollow area at the back of the knee joint. It is a diamond-shaped space bounded by muscles and ligaments. Superiorly, it is bordered by the medial and lateral hamstring muscles (semimembranosus and biceps femoris respectively). Inferiorly, it is bordered by the gastrocnemius muscle, with its two heads. The floor of the popliteal space is formed by the posterior surface of the femur and the posterior cruciate ligament.
This anatomical region contains several important structures, including the popliteal artery and vein, the tibial nerve,
Various conditions can affect the popliteal region. Popliteal cysts, also known as Baker's cysts, are fluid-filled