popliteus

English

Etymology

From Late Latin, see poples.

Noun

popliteus (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

popliteal

Translations

area behind the knee

Greek: ιγνύα (el) f (ignýa)
Japanese: 膝窩筋 (しつかきん, shitsukakin)

Swedish: popliteus

Further reading

Popliteus muscle on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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