Location of Popliteal What Is

Posterior aspect of the knee

The popliteal fossa, also known as the popliteal hollow or popliteal region, is a diamond-shaped, fascial lined, synovial-filled depression located posteriorly on the knee joint. This fossa is superficial and connects the thigh posteriorly with the leg.

The popliteal fossa contains neurovascular structures: arteries, nerves, veins and lymph nodes. The popliteal fossa contains the:

- popliteal artery

- tibial nerve

- common fibular (peroneal) nerve

- vein

- popliteal lymph node