popliteal
[pop-lit-ee-uh l, pop-li-tee-]
Origin of popliteal
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At the back of the knee the popliteal artery can be felt beating.
A Practical PhysiologyAlbert F. Blaisdell
The popliteal area is a depression on the posterior surface of the distal part of the femur immediately proximal to the condyles.
Variation in the Muscles and Nerves of the Leg inE. Bruce Holmes
The aneurism was cured by ligation of the vein above and below the communication and proximal ligature of the popliteal artery.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900George Henry Makins
The same remarks in a lesser degree apply to the popliteal vessels.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900George Henry Makins
In the case of femoral and popliteal aneurisms the method of Antyllus is often unsuitable.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900George Henry Makins
popliteal
Word Origin for popliteal
C18: from New Latin popliteus the muscle behind the knee joint, from Latin poples the ham of the knee
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popliteal
[pŏp-lĭt′ē-əl, pŏp′lĭ-tē′əl]
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