adjective
- relating to or located in the area behind the knee
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The popliteal artery supplies blood to the lower leg.
- She felt pain in the popliteal region after running.
- The doctor examined the popliteal fossa for swelling.
- Popliteal lymph nodes can become enlarged during infection.
- The popliteal vein drains blood from the lower leg.
- He injured his popliteal muscle during the soccer match.