Popliteus muscles. Computer artwork of the back of the knee showing the popliteus muscles (pink). Each muscle attaches to the femur (thigh bone, top)

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Popliteus muscles. Computer artwork of the back of the knee showing the popliteus muscles (pink). Each muscle attaches to the femur (thigh bone, top) and tibia (shin bone). The smaller fibula (lower leg bone) is also seen. The popliteus muscles flex and internally rotate the knee.

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Size: 4180px × 4180px
Photo credit: © SPRINGER MEDIZIN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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