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MUSCLES OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY > Popliteus > Flashcards

Popliteus Flashcards

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Popliteus (ORIGIN)

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Lateral condyle of the femur and lateral meniscus

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Popliteus (INSERTION)

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Posterior surface of the tibia, superior to the soleal line

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Popliteus (INNERVATION)

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Tibial nerve (L4, L5, S1)

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Popliteus (BLOOD SUPPLY)

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Inferior medial and lateral genicular arteries

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Popliteus (ACTION)

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Unlocks the knee by rotating the femur on the fixed tibia or rotating the tibia on the fixed femur; weakly flexes the knee

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