Biology:Epicondyle
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An epicondyle (/ɛpɪˈkɒndaɪl/) is a rounded eminence on a bone that lies upon a condyle (epi-, "upon" + condyle, from a root meaning "knuckle" or "rounded articular area").[1] There are various epicondyles in the human skeleton, each named by its anatomic site. They include the following:
| Epicondyle name | Comments |
|---|---|
| medial epicondyle of the humerus (ventral epicondyle in birds) |
In humans, on the "inboard" side of the elbow[2] |
| medial epicondyle of the femur | |
| lateral epicondyle of the humerus (dorsal epicondyle in birds) |
In humans, on the "outboard" side of the elbow[2] |
| lateral epicondyle of the femur |
References
- ↑ Saladin 2024, p. 224.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Saladin 2024, p. 375.
Bibliography
- Saladin, Kenneth S. (2024). Anatomy And Physiology: The Unity Of Form And Function (10th ed.). McGraw Hill. ISBN 978-1-266-14531-5. https://archive.org/details/Saladinanatomy-and-physiology-the-unity-of-form-and-function-10/page/224/mode/1up.
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