popliteus

American  

[pop-lit-ee-uhs, pop-li-tee-] / pɒpˈlɪt i əs, ˌpɒp lɪˈti- /

noun

Anatomy.

PLURAL

poplitei

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.

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Etymology

Origin of popliteus

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