lateral epicondyle
Noun: - A bony protuberance near the lateral condyle of a long bone: Specifically, the lateral epicondyle is a small, rounded projection of bone located on the outer side of a condyle (a rounded prominence at the end of a bone, typically forming part of a joint). It serves as an important attachment point for muscles and ligaments.
The term "lateral epicondyle" is primarily used in anatomical, medical, and sports science contexts to describe a specific anatomical landmark. It most commonly refers to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus in the elbow, but can also refer to similar structures on other bones like the femur.
- Anatomical Description:
- The common extensor tendon originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
- Medical Condition:
- Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an inflammation of the tendons attached to the lateral epicondyle.
- Comparative Anatomy:
- The lateral epicondyle of the femur provides attachment for the lateral collateral ligament of the knee.
- "Lateral epicondylitis": The medical term for "tennis elbow," an overuse injury causing pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow (the lateral epicondyle).
- The patient was diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis after reporting persistent outer elbow pain.
- Epicondyle (n): A general term for a protuberance above or on a condyle of a long bone. The lateral epicondyle is one type.
- Medial epicondyle (n): The bony protuberance on the inner side of a condyle, opposite the lateral epicondyle.
- Golfer's elbow affects the tendons attached to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
- Bony prominence: A general term for any projecting part of a bone.
- Tubercle (in specific anatomical contexts): A small, rounded projection on a bone. (Note: "tubercle" is not a direct synonym but a related anatomical feature.)
(Not commonly used with phrasal verbs or idioms due to its technical nature)
(This technical anatomical term is not used in idiomatic expressions.)
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epicondyle near the lateral condyle of the femur
