popliteal

Examples

• All

• The present case demonstrates a rare pathology not only for this age group but also for a popliteal fossa mass.

  Academic text (2015)

• I know the popliteal vein in your leg carries enough blood that no matter what kind of bandaging you have, you will still be sitting in a puddle of plasma.

  The Wall (2017)

• I suppose if we made the cut above the popliteal division instead of below... we'd have fewer arteries to contend with.

  The Beguiled (1971)

• Eight (66.7%) received lower extremity blocks, including six popliteal blocks.

  Academic text (2018)

• When the femoral or popliteal veins could not be examined, ultrasonography was classified as non-diagnostic.

  Academic text (2002)

• The ability to move the posterior popliteal socket brim was useful for subjects with short and long residual limbs.

  Academic text (1992)

• Most patients had femoral or popliteal blocks, although three patients had CNBs, and 56% of patients were obese (mean BMI = 33).

  Academic text (2018)

• Modification of two primary rectification areas, the patellar tendon and popliteal regions, may significantly influence the pressures experienced at other areas of the residual limb.

  Academic text (1996)

• Two primary areas of rectification involved in the PTB design are the patellar tendon and popliteal depression regions, both of which correspond to pressure-tolerant regions of the limb.

  Academic text (1996)

• The doctor examined the popliteal area to check for swelling behind the knee.

Compounds

P

popliteal artery

• Specialized

1 7.2

A large blood vessel behind the knee that carries blood to the lower leg and foot

P

popliteal vein

• Specialized

1 6.7

A large vein behind the knee that carries blood from the lower leg to the thigh

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology