Origin
Lateral femoral condyle, joint capsule, lateral meniscus, head of the fibula
Insertion
Posterior surface of tibia
Actions
- Lateral rotation of the femur on the tibia
- Medial rotation of the tibia on the femur
- Protection of the lateral meniscus
- Insignificant knee flexion
Innervation
Tibial nerve (L5-S1)
Blood Supply
- Popliteal artery (medial inferior genicular branch)
- Posterior tibial artery (muscular branch)
Would you like to learn more about the popliteus muscle? Then check out the popliteus muscle article and video by clicking the link below: Popliteus Muscle Anatomy
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