
Popliteus Muscle
Primary Actions of the Popliteus Muscle
1. Internal rotation of the leg at the knee
Agonists:
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus
Antagonists:
- Biceps femoris
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Secondary Actions of the Popliteus Muscle
1. Flexion of the leg at the knee
Agonists:
- Biceps femoris
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus
Antagonists:
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus medialis
- Vastus intermedius
- Rectus femoris
Information about the cause and effect of Popliteus pain: Popliteus Muscle: Pain in the Back of the Knee