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popliteus
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, lateral condyle of femur; insertion, posterior surface of tibia above oblique line; action, from the fully extended and "locked" position, rotates the femur medially, on the fixed (planted) tibial plateau about 5? "unlocking" the knee to enable flexion to occur; nerve supply, tibial.

Synonym: musculus popliteus, popliteal muscle, popliteus.