Anatomy of the knee joint and related structures

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QUESTION 1 OF 2

A 24 year old male sustained a grade III PLC injury of his knee following a skiing injury 2 years previously.He is listed for surgery for chronic pain and instability. Which of the following is the most essential structure to identify while performing a posterolateral corner reconstruction?

QUESTION ID: 40

1. A. Common peroneal nerve
2. B. ITB
3. C. LCL
4. D. Popliteus
5. E. Tibial nerve
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QUESTION 2 OF 2

During the posterior approach to the knee, which structure is noted to be deep to the fascia but just medial to a muscle which forms the superolateral border of the popliteal fossa:

QUESTION ID: 1129

1. A. Common peroneal nerve
2. B. Popliteal artery
3. C. Popliteal vein
4. D. Short saphenous vein
5. E. Tibial nerve
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