Of or relating to the hollow part of the leg behind the knee joint.
[From New Latin popliteus, from Latin poples, poplit-, ham of the knee.]
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pop·lit·e·al (pŏp-lĭt'ē-əl, pŏp'lĭ-tē'əl) ![]() |
[From New Latin popliteus, from Latin poples, poplit-, ham of the knee.]
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Pertaining to the back of the knee.
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Pertaining to the area behind the femorotibial joint, the stifle.
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Popliteal refers to anatomical structures located in the back of the knee:
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