Definition

Relating to the area at the back of the knee joint.

Example

The doctor examined the popliteal region for any signs of injury.

Conversation

I read that many athletes struggle with popliteal pain after intense training.

Yeah, that makes sense; the back of the knee takes a lot of stress during sports.

Exactly! I didn't realize how important the popliteal area is until I started running more.

It's fascinating how much we overlook our joints until something goes wrong.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Popliteal → It is formed from "poples" (from Latin, meaning the back of the knee) and the suffix "-eal" (meaning relating to). The word "popliteal" refers to something that is related to the area behind the knee.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for the back of the knee, 'poples', to remember that 'popliteal' relates to that specific area.

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