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popliteus
[ pop-lit-ee-uhs, pop-li-tee- ]
noun
Anatomy.
plural poplitei
- 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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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of popliteus1
1695–1705; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin poplit- (stem of poples ) knee joint, back of the knee + -eus -eous
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Furthermore, the marks are located where the leg’s popliteus muscle begins, near the calf.
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Kings: Huerter returned after a two-game absence because of a right popliteus strain in his knee.
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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.
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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.
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The Blazers said McCollum had a popliteus strain in his left knee and he would be re-examined in a week.
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