Definition of Popliteus. Meaning of Popliteus. Synonyms of Popliteus

- in 17.5% of the cases. Therefore, popliteus muscle is extrasynovial, extra-articular, and intracapsular. The popliteus muscle is supplied by the tibial...
- knee-joint to the extent of about 5 cm., and insertion to some fibers of the popliteus muscle. From its middle third some fibers of the soleus and flexor digitorum...
- and popliteus muscles. Nerve to popliteus crosses the popliteus muscle, runs downwards and laterally, winds around the lower border of the popliteus to...
- bursa is located deep to the muscle. Popliteus flexes the knee joint and medially rotates the leg. With the popliteus (see above) as the single exception...
- rotatory instability. The popliteus tendon's main attachment is on the femur at the proximal portion of the popliteus sulcus. As the tendon runs posteriorly...
- medial margin of the tibia. lateral condyle of femur. fascia of the popliteus muscle. The tendon of insertion gives off certain fibrous expansions:...
- posterolateral surface is grooved by the popliteus tendon, separating the meniscus from the capsule. The popliteus tendon is not attached to the lateral...
- originates at the distal end of the popliteus muscle posterior to the tibia. The artery typically p****es anterior to the popliteus muscle prior to p****ing between...
- courses through the popliteal fossa and ends at the lower border of the popliteus muscle, where it branches into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries...
- The cyamella is a small sesamoid bone embedded in the tendon of the popliteus muscle. It is a variant of normal anatomy. It is rarely seen in humans...