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Lateral epicondyle of femur
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The lateral epicondyle is found on the lateral surface of the lateral condyle of the femur. It is the most prominent point on the lateral condyle.
A condyle is a rounded articular prominence found on bones and often occurs in pairs. An epicondyle is an eminence that is found on or superior to a condyle.
The femur has lateral and medial condyles that make up most of the distal end of the femur. The femoral condyles articulate with menisci and the tibial condyles to form the knee joints.
The lateral epicondyle is a rounded eminence. It provides attachment for the fibular collateral ligament, the popliteal muscle, and the gastrocnemius muscle.
| Terminology |
English: Lateral epicondyle of femur Latin: Epicondylus lateralis ossis femori Synonyms: Epicondylus lateralis femoris |
| Location | Found on the lateral condyle of the femur |
| Function | Attachment site for fibular collateral ligament, the popliteal muscle, and the gastrocnemius muscle |
Learn more about the lateral epicondyle of the femur and anatomical structure of the femur in this study unit:
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