Nerve and Arterial Supply Pattern of the Popliteus Muscle and Clinical Implications

Figure 2

The popliteus (asterisk) was innervated by branches extending from the tibial nerve (arrowheads) in 90% of the cases. (a) The branches of the tibial nerve rotated at the lower border of the popliteus and entered deep into the muscles. (b) An anatomical photograph showing the tibial nerve branch entering deep into the popliteus in detail.

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