Popliteal Meaning in English
word
pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl
poh-PLIT-ee-uhl
pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl
poh-PLIT-ee-uhl
Definition
Relating to the area at the back of the knee.
Usage & Nuances
Used almost exclusively in medical or anatomical contexts. Common phrases: 'popliteal artery', 'popliteal fossa'. Rare in daily conversation.
Spanish: poplíteoPortuguese (BR): poplíteoPortuguese (PT): poplíteoChinese (Simplified): 腘窝的Chinese (Traditional): 膕窩的Hindi: पॉप्लिटिअलArabic: مأبضيBengali: পপ্লিটিয়াল (হাঁটুর পিছনের অংশ-সম্পর্কিত)Russian: подколенныйJapanese: 膝窩（しつか）部の - 膝の後ろ側のVietnamese: khoeo - thuộc vùng sau đầu gốiKorean: 슬와(膝窩)의 - 무릎 뒤쪽의Turkish: popliteal - diz arkasına aitUrdu: پوپلیٹیئل (گھٹنے کے پیچھے کا)Indonesian: poplitea - bagian belakang lutut
Example Sentences
The popliteal artery passes behind the knee.
basic
He injured his popliteal region while running.
basic
Doctors checked the popliteal pulse on both knees.
basic
That tight feeling behind your knee is in the popliteal area.
natural
You might feel pain if the popliteal nerve is compressed.
natural
Physical therapists often stretch the popliteal tendons to improve flexibility.
natural