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popliteus muscle

Term ID
UBERON:0001391
Synonyms
  • m.popliteus
  • musculus popliteus
  • poplitea
  • popliteal
  • popliteus
Definition
The popliteus muscle in the leg is used to unlock the knee by laterally rotating the femur on the tibia during a closed chain movement (such as one with the foot in contact with the ground). [WP,unvetted]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popliteus_muscle
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