popliteal nerve

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popliteal nerve [päp′lid·ē·əl ′nərv]

(anatomy)

Either of two branches of the sciatic nerve in the lower part of the thigh; the larger branch continues as the tibial nerve, and the smaller branch continues as the peroneal nerve.

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