Groove for the popliteus tendon
Last revised by Joachim Feger ◉ on 9 Sep 2021
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Gaillard F, Feger J, Mous A, et al. Groove for the popliteus tendon. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 Sep 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-1403
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- Groove for popliteus tendon
- Popliteal sulcus
- Popliteal groove
The groove for the popliteus tendon is a normal variant and should not be mistaken for a fracture. Rarely an ossicle called a cyamella is seen here, located within the popliteus tendon.
References
- 1. Matteo A, Cipolletta E, Ausili M, Filippucci E, Grassi W. AB0863 The Popliteus Groove in the Lateral Femoral Condyle: A Shelter for Monosodium Urate Crystals? Abstracts Accepted for Publication. 2017;76(Suppl 2):1358-1358. doi:10.1136/annrheumdis-2017-eular.4462
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