one of several charts used in testing visual acuity. Letters, numbers, or symbols are arranged on the chart in decreasing size from top to bottom. A wall chart developed by a Dutch ophthalmologist Hermann Snellen in the 19th century, which is still used today to measure visual acuity.
Popliteal Nodes. The popliteal nodes, or popliteal lymph nodes, include six or seven nodes and are located in the legs near the knees at the popliteal fossa.They service the lower legs and feet for the lymphatic system.opliteal Nodes. The popliteal nodes, or popliteal lymph nodes, include six or seven nodes and are located in the legs near the knees at the popliteal fossa.
Place the probe transversely at the knee crease in the popliteal fossa. Locate the popliteal artery and vein. Check the compressibility of the popliteal vein throughout the popliteal fossa. Be cautious not to mistake the often prominant muscular veins (gastrocnemius veins) for the popliteal vein. Whislt not truely deep veins they are generally large and still pose a lesser risk of embolisation. As such, you should also examine these as possible causes of the patient's symptoms.