NEET PG Medical – 2012 – Question – 47
True about popliteus are all except?
a) Flexor of knee
b) Intracapsular origin
c) Supplied by tibial nerve
d) Causes locking of knee
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Correct Answer – D
Popliteus
- Popliteus is a deep muscle of posterior compartment of leg.
Features of popliteus are –
Origin
- Lateral surface of lateral condyle of femur, origin is intracapsular.
- Outer margin of lateral meniscus of knee.
Insertion
- Posterior surface of shaft of tibia above Soleal line.
Nerve supply
- Tibial nerve
Action
- Unlocks knee joint by lateral rotation of femur on tibia prior flexion.
- Accessory flexor of knee.
