knee pit
Behind the kneecap
The knee pit is the soft, concave area at the back of the knee where the leg bends—the counterpart to the inner elbow.
Anatomically called the popliteal fossa, but knee pit serves when you need the plain term: I got a mosquito bite right in my knee pit.
Behind the knee joint
- fossaAnatomical depression or hollow
- hamstringCripple or thigh muscle
- gastrocnemiusPrimary calf muscle
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
ligament · synovial · femur · tibia · fibula · crease · bend · lymph node
Kept out of sight
- tuckedFolded or pushed in
- creaseLine from folding
- foldBend onto itself
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
inconspicuous · sweat · moisture · rash · chafing · skin irritation · lotion
Prone to squirming
- tickleTouch provoking involuntary laughter
- nervesTense apprehension
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
tender · soft skin · featherlight · tingle · responsive · sensory · prickle · gentle
Mind-body exercise discipline
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- deep squatCrouching with hips low
- lotus poseCross-legged seated asana
- crouchingBending low, knees bent
leg curl · hamstring stretch · bendable · limber · range of motion · extension · flexion · pigeon pose
Out in open
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- soft spotEmotional vulnerability or fondness
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- accessibleAble to be reached
defenseless · pressure point · self-defense · martial arts · pain point · tender spot
popliteal
Behind the knee joint
- fossaAnatomical depression or hollow
- hamstringCripple or thigh muscle
- gastrocnemiusPrimary calf muscle
tendon · ligament · synovial · femur · tibia · fibula · crease · bend · lymph node · skin fold
hidden
Kept out of sight
overlooked · inconspicuous · sweat · moisture · rash · chafing · skin irritation · lotion
ticklish
Prone to squirming
- tickleTouch provoking involuntary laughter
- nervesTense apprehension
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
touch · tender · soft skin · featherlight · tingle · responsive · sensory · prickle · gentle · caress
yoga
Mind-body exercise discipline
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- deep squatCrouching with hips low
- lotus poseCross-legged seated asana
crouching · leg curl · hamstring stretch · bendable · limber · range of motion · extension · flexion · pigeon pose · child's pose
exposed
Out in open
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- soft spotEmotional vulnerability or fondness
- weaknessDeficiency in force
accessible · defenseless · pressure point · self-defense · martial arts · pain point · tender spot