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Popliteus muscle structure

Known as: Popliteal muscle, Popliteus, Popliteus Muscle 
A flat muscle located in the posterior compartment of the lower leg, which forms the floor of the lower part of the popliteal fossa, and originates… 
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Lower Extremity
Musculoskeletal System

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Review
2004
Review
2004
Evaluation and treatment of acute posterolateral corner/anterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee.
Posterolateral corner injuries of the knee can be difficult to evaluate in the acute clinical setting. Often they are seen in… 
2003
2003
The anatomy of the posterolateral aspect of the rabbit knee
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Primary total knee arthroplasty in the valgus knee: creating a balanced soft tissue envelope.
Lateral tissue releases in valgus total knee arthroplasty frequently produce asymmetric flexion-extension gaps and ligamentous… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Isolated avulsion of the popliteus tendon
We have reported a rare case of an isolated avulsion of the popliteus tendon. In this case the avulsed tendon was associated with… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Isolated rupture of the popliteus tendon in a professional athlete.
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Common pitfalls in magnetic resonance imaging of the knee.
Magnetic resonance examinations of 200 knees were studied retrospectively to determine the frequency with which normal… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
The popliteus tendon.
The posterior aspect of forty cadaver knees was dissected to determine the proximal insertion of the popliteus tendon… 
Review
1988
Review
1988
Popliteus tendon rupture. Case report and review of the literature.
A 23-year-old man sustained an isolated popliteus tendon rupture while pushing a car. The diagnosis was established with the use… 
1985
1985
Avulsion of the popliteus tendon
A case of isolated avulsion of the popliteus tendon in a 20-year-old male athlete is reported. The avulsion was caused by forward… 
1977
1977
The popliteus muscle.
The popliteus muscle was studied during both normal gait and a series of planned exercises. Its activity during the walking cycle… 
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