popliteal groove

groove for popliteus

[TA] a groove on the lateral condyle of the femur between the epicondyle and the articular margin. Its anterior end gives origin to the popliteus muscle; its posterior end lodges the tendon of the muscle when the knee is fully flexed. Synonym(s): sulcus popliteus [TA], popliteal groove

pop·lit·e·al groove

(pop-lit'ē-ăl grūv) A groove on the lateral condyle of the femur between the epicondyle and the articular margin. Its anterior end gives origin to the popliteus muscle; its posterior end lodges the tendon of the muscle when the knee is fully flexed.