popliteus
English
Etymology
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Noun
popliteus (plural poplitei)
- (anatomy) A small muscle at the back of the knee that aids in bending the knee and in the rotation of the lower leg.
Derived terms
Translations
area behind the knee
Further reading
Popliteus muscle on Wikipedia.Wikipedia