popliteus

Examples of popliteus in the following topics:

• Muscles that Cause Movement at the Knee Joint

  • Three sets of muscles (popliteus, quadriceps and hamstrings) allow for movement, balance, and stability at the knee joint.
  • The popliteus muscle, located in the lower leg, is responsible for “unlocking” the knee joint after extension.
  • Popliteus - The popliteus is located behind the knee joint and acts to “unlock” the knee by rotating the femur on the tibia allowing for the lower leg to be flexed.
  • The popliteus muscle facilitates this movement by unlocking the fully extended knee joint.
  • Posterior view of muscles of the lower leg, the popliteus can be seen at the top located behind the knee.