also: ひっかがみ
hollow of the knee; popliteal fossa
Anatomical term for the back of the knee; in everyday conversation, 膝の裏 (hiza no ura) is more common.
Stretches that extend the hollow of the knee are sometimes recommended for runners.
If you feel pain in the back of your knee, don't push yourself.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 膕 is rare and may not be widely recognized.
Rare kanji form; the character is not in common use and may not display correctly on all devices.
Rarely used kanji form; likely an ateji or historical spelling.
The word is of native Japanese origin. The kanji 膕 is a specialized character for this body part, while 引屈 is likely an ateji or historical spelling. The exact derivation is uncertain.