Bassett Collection Large Image - Lane Medical Library, Stanford University Medical Center

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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