Morphological study of the popliteus muscle-tendon complex in formalin embalmed adult cadavers.

Background: The dimensions of popliteus muscle and its tendon are subjected to variability in the origin, mode of insertion, innervation patterns and vascular supply. The aim of this study was to measure the length, thickness and width of the popliteus muscle and its tendon at its different parts. The objectives were to study the topographic anatomy of the neurovascular structures of the popliteus and also to determine the dimensions of the popliteo-fibular ligament.

Morphometric study of the lumbar vertebrae in dried anatomical collections.

Background: The objective of this anatomical study was to perform the morphometry of dried lumbar vertebrae in human cadavers.

Methods: This study utilized 200 adult human cadaveric dried lumbar vertebrae. The digital Vernier calipers was used to perform the measurements.