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The popliteal fossa is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint.
The floor of popliteal fossa is formed by:
1. the popliteal surface of the femur
2. the capsule of the knee joint and the oblique popliteal ligament
3. strong fascia covering the popliteus muscle.

The boundaries of the fossa are:
inferior and medial:
the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle.
inferior and lateral:
the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle and plantaris muscle.
superior and medial:
the semimembranosus & semitendinosus muscles.
superior and lateral:
the biceps femoris muscle.
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