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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Dissection of posterior aspect of left thigh

Superficial vessels and nerves of popliteal region

Image #182-5

KEYWORDS: Peripheral nervous system, Thigh, Vasculature.

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Dissection of posterior aspect of left thigh
Superficial vessels and nerves of popliteal region
This close-up view of the lower area of dissection shown in 182-3 illustrates details of the superficial structures of the popliteal region.
  1. Iliotibial tract
  2. Branch of posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
  3. Biceps femoris muscle (tendon visible through fascia lata)
  4. Popliteal fossa (covered by fascia)
  5. Fascia lata
  6. Accessory saphenous vein
  7. Semitendinosus muscle (tendon visible through fascia)
  8. Greater saphenous vein