Morphological Features of the Popliteus Tendon, Popliteofibular and Lateral (Fibular) Collateral Ligaments

Kurtoğlu, Zeliha; Elvan, Özlem; Aktekın, Mustafa; Çolak, Mehmet

doi:10.4067/s0717-95022017000100012

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“…This is almost similar to most of the previous studies (15,16). The length of popliteal tendon in present study was found to be shorter than that reported by Kurtoglu et al (17). The mean length and width of the muscle belly was 107.14 mm and 32.38 mm, respectively.…”

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A morphometric study of the popliteus myotendinous complex with its clinical aspects

Vani

Veeramani

2019

Muscle Ligaments and Tendons J

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Background. The aim of the present study is to study the morphometry of the muscle-tendon complex of popliteus, and to define a relatively safe zone in posterior approach to knee or popliteal region with respect to the bony landmarks for tibial nerve and nerve to popliteus. Method. 20 cadaveric legs were used for dissection. The attachments of popliteus, length and width of tendon as well as muscle belly, were defined and noted. An imaginary line extending from the medial to lateral epicondyles of femur was taken as the intercondylar line. The distance of tibial nerve and nerve to popliteus at lower border of popliteus to both the medial and lateral epicondyle of femur was measured. Result. The attachments of popliteus to femur, capsule of knee joint, tibia and fascia over popliteus were present in all 20 (100%) specimens. A distance of 65 mm and 40 mm from the medial and lateral epicondyle can be considered as safe zone for the tibial nerve and nerve to popliteus at lower border of popliteus in posterior approach to knee joint. Conclusion. Knowledge about morphometry of the popliteus and safe zone can help the orthopaedicians in reconstructive surgeries and rehabilitation procedures involving popliteal region.

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A morphometric study of the popliteus myotendinous complex with its clinical aspects

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Veeramani

2019

Muscle Ligaments and Tendons J

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“…However, the mediolateral length of popliteus along the lower border was 89.26AE14.41 mm in our study and the width of popliteus at the midpoint was 28.45AE6.85 mm. These dimensions are small in comparison to Kurtoglu et al, 13 may be because of ancestral variations. Hwang et al 14 reported the popliteal length at its lateral border, which was 119AE15 mm.…”

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“…9 In their study, the distance of distal attachment of popliteus from its musculotendinous junction was 107.14AE13.45 mm and widest part of popliteus measured 32.38AE4.33 mm. Kurtoglu et al 13 reported in their study that popliteus muscle belly length and width were 107.14mm and 32.38mm. However, the mediolateral length of popliteus along the lower border was 89.26AE14.41 mm in our study and the width of popliteus at the midpoint was 28.45AE6.85 mm.…”

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Morphological study of the popliteus muscle-tendon complex in formalin embalmed adult cadavers

Vadgaonkar,

Tonse,

Blossom

et al. 2023

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Background The dimensions of popliteus muscle and its tendon are subjected to variability in the origin, mode of insertion, innervation patterns and vascular supply. The aim of this study was to measure the length, thickness and width of the popliteus muscle and its tendon at its different parts. The objectives were to study the topographic anatomy of the neurovascular structures of the popliteus and also to determine the dimensions of the popliteo-fibular ligament. Methods This descriptive cross sectional institutional based study included 50 formalin embalmed adult lower limb specimens. The measurements were performed by using the digital Vernier caliper. Results The length of the popliteus muscle belly along the upper and lower border were 44.2±6.63 mm and 89.26±14.41 mm, width of the muscle belly at midpoint, musculotendinous junction and insertion were 28.45±6.85 mm, 11.7±3.5 mm and 75.95±10.7 mm. The thickness of muscle belly at the midpoint was 2.55±0.55 mm. The length of popliteal tendon, width at origin and at musculotendinous junction were 24.85±2.15 mm, 7.55±1.55 mm and 8.5±1.15 mm. The thickness of tendon of popliteus was 2.6±0.75 mm. The length of nerve to popliteus was 50.44±8.66 mm and its origin was located 27.54±6.18 mm from the intercondylar line. The distance of origin of medial and lateral geniculate arteries from the intercondylar line were 26.26±10.47 mm and 20.76±5.19 mm. The distance of division of popliteal artery was 49.44±16.26 mm from the intercondylar line. The length and width of the popliteo-fibular ligament was 17.84±3.43 mm and 7.36±1.9 mm individually. Conclusions This study offered detailed morphometric data of the popliteus and it is believed that the data of this anatomical research is enlightening to orthopedic surgeons particularly in the field of arthroscopic and plastic surgery. The data can be considered as the database from our population.

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Morphological study of the popliteus muscle-tendon complex in formalin embalmed adult cadavers

Vadgaonkar,

Tonse,

Blossom

et al. 2023

F1000Res

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Background: The dimensions of popliteus muscle and its tendon are subjected to variability in the origin, mode of insertion, innervation patterns and vascular supply. The aim of this study was to measure the length, thickness and width of the popliteus muscle and its tendon at its different parts. The objectives were to study the topographic anatomy of the neurovascular structures of the popliteus and also to determine the dimensions of the popliteo-fibular ligament. Methods: This descriptive cross sectional institutional based study included 50 formalin embalmed adult lower limb specimens. The measurements were performed by using the digital Vernier caliper. Results: The length of the popliteus muscle belly along the upper and lower border were 44.2±6.63 mm and 89.26±14.41 mm, width of the muscle belly at midpoint, musculotendinous junction and insertion were 28.45±6.85 mm, 11.7±3.5 mm and 75.95±10.7 mm. The thickness of muscle belly at the midpoint was 2.55±0.55 mm. The length of popliteal tendon, width at origin and at musculotendinous junction were 24.85±2.15 mm, 7.55±1.55 mm and 8.5±1.15 mm. The thickness of tendon of popliteus was 2.6±0.75 mm. The length of nerve to popliteus was 50.44±8.66 mm and its origin was located 27.54±6.18 mm from the intercondylar line. The distance of origin of medial and lateral geniculate arteries from the intercondylar line were 26.26±10.47 mm and 20.76±5.19 mm. The distance of division of popliteal artery was 49.44±16.26 mm from the intercondylar line. The length and width of the popliteo-fibular ligament was 17.84±3.43 mm and 7.36±1.9 mm individually. Conclusions: This study offered detailed morphometric data of the popliteus and it is believed that the data of this anatomical research is enlightening to orthopedic surgeons particularly in the field of arthroscopic and plastic surgery. The data can be considered as the database from our population.

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Morphological Features of the Popliteus Tendon, Popliteofibular and Lateral (Fibular) Collateral Ligaments

Cited by 6 publications

References 23 publications

A morphometric study of the popliteus myotendinous complex with its clinical aspects

A morphometric study of the popliteus myotendinous complex with its clinical aspects

Morphological study of the popliteus muscle-tendon complex in formalin embalmed adult cadavers

Morphological study of the popliteus muscle-tendon complex in formalin embalmed adult cadavers

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