<prompt> Popliteus muscle arises from -Lateral surface of medial femoral condyleLateral surface of lateral femoral condylePosterolateral aspect of tibiaAnterior tibial eminence  <response>: Ans. is b i.e., Lateral surface of lateral femoral condyle Popliteus Popliteus is a deep muscle of posterior compartment of leg. Features of popletius are -Origin Lateral surface of lateral condyle of femur, origin is intracapsular. Outer margin of lateral meniscus of knee.Insertion Posterior surface of shaft of tibia above soleal line.Nerve supply Tibial nerveAction Ulocks knee joint by lateral rotation of femur on tibia prior flexion. Accessory flexor of knee. 