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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 groovepop·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. |