The oblique popliteal ligament crosses the back of the knee joint. A fibrous band of tissue, this ligament is both broad and flat in shape. It originates as an extension of the semimembranosus ...

The popliteal artery branches off from the femoral artery. It is located in the knee and the back of the leg. Its courses near the adductor canal and the adductor hiatus, distinctive open areas inside ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that happens when a blood clot forms deep inside in a vein, usually in your legs. Popliteal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a type of deep vein thrombosis ...

This week we are going to discuss pain which occurs behind the knee in what is known anatomically as the popliteal fossa. The back of the knee is a rather complicated space which contains the ...

(KUTV) — The popliteus is a small muscle that resides across the posterior aspect of the knee joint and helps support it's healthy function. Jeffery Beck, exercise specialist from Intermountain ...

Popliteal cysts, commonly known as Baker’s cysts, arise from synovial fluid collecting in the gastrocnemio-semimembranosus bursa behind the knee and are frequently associated with intra-articular ...

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The popliteal artery is situated behind the knee and conveys blood to the lower leg and foot. An aneurysm is an abnormal swelling in the wall of an artery. Endovascular repair of popliteal aneurysm ...