Popliteus muscle arises from -: (A) Lateral surface of medial femoral condyle, (B) Lateral surface of lateral femoral condyle, (C) Posterolateral aspect of tibia, (D) Anterior tibial eminence
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lateral surface of lateral femoral condyle Popliteus* Popliteus is a deep muscle of posterior compartment of leg.* Features of popletius are -Origin# Lateral surface of lateral condyle of femur, origin is intracapsular.# Outer margin of lateral meniscus of knee.Insertion# Posterior surface of shaft of tibia above soleal line.Nerve supply# Tibial nerveAction# Ulocks knee joint by lateral rotation of femur on tibia prior flexion.# Accessory flexor of knee.