Popliteal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Popliteal is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the popliteus (the area behind the knee).
Meaning
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the popliteus (the area behind the knee).
Example Sentences
The popliteal artery is exposed through an incision that parallels the anterior border of the sartorius muscle and passes just posterior to the medial condyle.
The popliteal entrapment syndrome is a developmental disorder resulting in an anomalous relationship between the popliteal artery and muscle structures in the popliteal fossa.
On removing a quantity of fat which separates the popliteal nerve from the vein and artery, these will be exposed lying in direct contact, the vein being posterior or superficial to the artery and a little to its outer side at the upper part of the space.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trifurcation, popliteocrural, popliteofemoral, saphenopopliteal, femoropopliteal, patellofemoral.
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