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Popliteus

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Origin

  • Lateral condyle of the Femur
  • Lateral meniscus (posterior horn)
  • Inferior to the fibular (lateral) collateral ligament (FCL)

Insertion

  • Proximal posteromedial surface of Tibia

Actions

  • Open chain: popliteus serves to rotate the tibia concentrically internally on the femur
  • Closed chain: acts eccentrically during external rotation of the femur on the tibia
  • Unlocks knee joint
  • Stabilizes knee

Vascular Supply

  • Posterior Tibial Recurrent Artery
  • Posterior Tibial Artery
  • Popliteal Artery
  • Inferior Medial and Lateral Genicular Arteries
  • Nutrient Artery of Tibia

Nerve

  • Tibial Nerve (L4-S1)

Clinical Significance


See Also


References


Created by:
Chris Hauglid on 9 July 2020 01:01:31
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Last edited:
21 August 2021 09:27:08
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