Explain how the popliteal and patellar regions differ

What will be an ideal response?


The popliteal region refers to the posterior (dorsal) side of the knee while the patellar region refers to the anterior (ventral) side of the knee. We may say that the popliteal region is posterior to the patellar region.

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