True about popliteus are all except?
Correct Answer: Causes locking of knee
Description: Popliteus Popliteus is a deep muscle of posterior compament of leg. Features of popletius are - Origin Lateral surface of lateral condyle of femur, origin is intracapsular. Outer margin of lateral meniscus of knee. Inseion Posterior surface of shaft of tibia above soleal line. Nerve supply Tibial nerve Action Ulocks knee joint by lateral rotation of femur on tibia prior flexion. Accessory flexor of knee.
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