Origin
Femur – lateral condyle, lateral meniscus.
Insertion
Tibia
Blood supply
Popliteal artery.
Nerve supply
Tibial nerve.
Action
It helps to bend the knee and rotate the leg. While walking, the unlocking of the knee is done by the popliteus muscle.
Disease/Injury
Falling on an extended knee can cause injury to the popliteus muscle.
Muscle Exercise
Do wall squats to stretch your knee before any strenuous physical activity. Tight knees put you at a higher risk of injury.
Interesting facts
The popliteus muscle is also called as ‘key muscle’ of popliteal region.
