ArticleScientific reports2021
A proposal for a new morphological classification of the popliteus muscle tendon with potential clinical and biomechanical significance.
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- The Popliteofibular Ligament: A Narrative Review of Anatomical Variants and Surgical Relevance.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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- An assessment of the variation of the intramuscular innervation of the gracilis muscle, with the aim of determining its neuromuscular compartments.Journal of anatomy · 2023Article
- Morphological study of the popliteus muscle-tendon complex in formalin embalmed adult cadavers.F1000Research · 2023Article
- Dry Needling of the Popliteus Muscle Validation by Ultrasound Imaging: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Nerve and Arterial Supply Pattern of the Popliteus Muscle and Clinical Implications.BioMed research international · 2022Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to characterize the morphological variations in the proximal attachments and create an accurate classification of the PPM for use in planning surgical procedures in this area, for evaluating radiological imaging and rehabilitation. One hundred and thirty-four lower limbs of body donors (52 woman and 82 man) fixed in 10% formalin solution were examined. The popliteus muscle was present in all 134 limbs. Four main types were identified with subtypes. The most common type was Type I (34.3%), characterized by a single tendon in the popliteus sulcus. Type II (30.6%) characterized by a main tendon in the popliteus sulcus and accessory bands. This type was divided into five subtypes (A-E) based on presence of specific accessory bands. Type III (15.3%) was characterized by two tendons in the popliteal sulcus. Type IV (19.4%) was characterized by two tendons in the popliteus sulcus and additional bands. This type was also divided into five subtypes (A-E) based on presence of specific accessory bands. The popliteofibular ligament was present in 90.3% of cases. A new classification based on a proximal attachment is proposed. The popliteus tendon is characterized by a very high morphological variability, which can affect posterolateral knee stability and the natural rotation of the tibia. Such a classification system may be useful for clinicians performing medical procedures within the knee joint, including orthopedic surgeons.
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