Posterior region of knee

Regio posterior genus

  • Latin synonym: Regio genualis posterior
  • Synonym: Posterior knee region

Definition

The posterior region of knee is characterized by a shallow, diamond-shaped region called the popliteal fossa.

Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 6: Lower Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp.584-585.

  • Hyland, S., Sinkler, M.A. and Varacallo, M. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Popliteal Region. [Updated 2022 Jul 25]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532891/


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