Which is an action of the popliteus?
A)lateral rotation of the leg at the knee joint
B)lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint
C)medial rotation of the leg at the knee joint
D)medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint

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The action of the popliteus muscle is to medially rotate the leg at the knee joint. It also helps to unlock the knee joint by laterally rotating the femur on the tibia during the initial stages of knee flexion. However, this is not one of the options given in the question.

Which Is an Action of the Popliteus