popliteus

[ pop-lit-ee-uhs, pop-li-tee- ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural pop·lit·e·i [pop-, lit, -ee-ahy, pop-li-, tee, -ahy].

1. a thin, flat, triangular muscle in back of the knee, the action of which assists in bending the knee and in rotating the leg toward the body.

Word History and Origins

Origin of popliteus¹

1695–1705; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin poplit- (stem of poples ) knee joint, back of the knee + -eus -eous

Example Sentences

Furthermore, the marks are located where the leg’s popliteus muscle begins, near the calf.

From Scientific American

Kings: Huerter returned after a two-game absence because of a right popliteus strain in his knee.

From Washington Times

McCollum, who is averaging 21.3 points per game this season, has a popliteus strain and will be re-examined in a week, the team said.

From Seattle Times

McCollum, who is averaging 21.3 points per game this season, has a popliteus strain and will be re-examined in a week, the team said.

From Washington Times

The Blazers said McCollum had a popliteus strain in his left knee and he would be re-examined in a week.

From Seattle Times