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Kniekehle

back of the knee, popliteal fossa

noun KNEE-kay-le Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Kniekehle is the hollow at the back of the knee joint. A Bakerzyste (Baker's cyst) often forms here in people with knee problems; the term is accessible, everyday anatomy vocabulary for anyone who has had a knee injury.

Examples

"In der Kniekehle sind wichtige Blutgefäße und Nerven gebündelt."

Natural Translation

Important blood vessels and nerves are bundled in the back of the knee.

Literal Translation

In the popliteal-fossa are important blood-vessels and nerves bundled.

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