J Zabrzyński, G Huri, A Yataganbaba, Ł Paczesny, D Szwedowski, A Zabrzyńska, Ł Łapaj, M Gagat, M Wiśniewski, P Pękala
In this review we described the anatomy and biomechanics of popliteus muscle and its tendon. Furthermore, we combined the anatomy with clinics and discussed a wide spectrum of disorders regarding the popliteus and its musculotendinous complex. There are three main anatomical regions of the popliteus musculotendinous complex: the proximal origin, the mid-portion, the distal part on the tibia. The unique localisation and various origins of the tendon, connected with structures such as fibular head, Wrisberg, Humphrey and posterior cruciate ligament, lateral meniscus, medial collateral ligament, give an implication to diagnosis and treatment...
2021: Folia Morphologica (Warsz)