popliteus
English
editEtymology
editFrom Late Latin, see poples.
Noun
editpopliteus (plural poplitei)
- (anatomy) A small muscle at the back of the knee that aids in bending the knee and in the rotation of the lower leg.
Derived terms
editTranslations
editarea behind the knee
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Further reading
edit- Popliteus muscle on Wikipedia.Wikipedia