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Popliteus
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Contents
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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21 August 2021 09:27:08
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