Oblique popliteal ligament
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The oblique popliteal ligament (posterior ligament) is a broad, flat, fibrous band, formed of fasciculi separated from one another by apertures for the passage of vessels and nerves.
It is attached above to the upper margin of the intercondyloid fossa
and posterior surface of the femur close to the articular margins of the condyles, and below to the posterior margin of the head of the tibia
.
Superficial to the main part of the ligament is a strong fasciculus, derived from the tendon of the Semimembranosus and passing from the back part of the medial condyle of the tibia obliquely upward and lateralward to the back part of the lateral condyle
of the femur
.
The oblique popliteal ligament forms part of the floor of the popliteal fossa
, and the popliteal artery
rests upon it.
It is attached above to the upper margin of the intercondyloid fossa
Intercondyloid fossa
Intercondyloid fossa can refer to:* Anterior intercondyloid fossa* Posterior intercondyloid fossa* Intercondylar fossa of femur...
and posterior surface of the femur close to the articular margins of the condyles, and below to the posterior margin of the head of the tibia
Tibia
The tibia , shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates , and connects the knee with the ankle bones....
.
Superficial to the main part of the ligament is a strong fasciculus, derived from the tendon of the Semimembranosus and passing from the back part of the medial condyle of the tibia obliquely upward and lateralward to the back part of the lateral condyle
Lateral condyle
Lateral condyle can refer to:* Lateral condyle of tibia* Lateral condyle of femur* Lateral condyle on metatarsal...
of the femur
Femur
The femur , or thigh bone, is the most proximal bone of the leg in tetrapod vertebrates capable of walking or jumping, such as most land mammals, birds, many reptiles such as lizards, and amphibians such as frogs. In vertebrates with four legs such as dogs and horses, the femur is found only in...
.
The oblique popliteal ligament forms part of the floor of the popliteal fossa
Popliteal fossa
The popliteal fossa is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint. The bones of the popliteal fossa are the femur and the tibia.-Boundaries:The boundaries of the fossa are:-Roof:...
, and the popliteal artery
Popliteal artery
In human anatomy, the popliteal artery is defined as the extension of the "superficial" femoral artery after passing through the adductor canal and adductor hiatus above the knee...
rests upon it.