膕 (guó) - Popliteal — refers to the hollow at the & the popliteal fossa in anatomical terminology.

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Popliteal — refers to the hollow at the back of the knee;

the popliteal fossa in anatomical terminology.

Popliteal — refers to the hollow at thethe popliteal fossa in anatomical terminology.

Usage highlights

Popliteal fossaPopliteal arteryPopliteal veinPopliteal nervePopliteal regionPopliteal space

Synonyms

  • 膝弯— knee hollow (colloquial term)
  • 膝后— back of knee

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor examined the back of his knee (膕窝).
  • There was swelling in the popliteal area (膕部).
  • Popliteal artery (膕动脉) is an important blood vessel.
  • Popliteal fossa (膕窝) is the anatomical term for knee hollow.

Collocations

  • Popliteal fossa(膕窝)
  • Popliteal artery(膕动脉)
  • Popliteal vein(膕静脉)
  • Popliteal nerve(膕神经)
  • Popliteal region(膕部)
  • Popliteal space(膕间隙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts with no significant cultural symbolism.
  • Derived from classical Chinese medicine terminology for body parts.
  • Rarely used in everyday language outside specialized medical fields.

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