lateral condyle (Meaning)
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lateral condyle (n)
a condyle on the outer side of the lower extremity of the femur
Synonyms & Antonyms of lateral condyle
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lateral condyle Sentence Examples
- The lateral condyle is a smooth, rounded projection on the outer side of the lower end of the femur.
- It articulates with the lateral tibial condyle to form the lateral compartment of the knee joint.
- The lateral condyle is larger than the medial condyle and extends further anteriorly.
- The lateral condyle of the tibia is a rounded eminence on the lateral side of the proximal tibia.
- It articulates with the lateral condyle of the femur to form the lateral compartment of the knee joint.
- The lateral condyle of the tibia is smaller than the medial condyle and extends further posteriorly.
- The lateral condyle of the humerus is a rounded prominence on the lateral side of the distal humerus.
- It articulates with the head of the radius to form the lateral humeroradial joint.
- The lateral condyle of the humerus is larger than the medial condyle and extends further anteriorly.
- A fracture of the lateral condyle is a common type of elbow fracture, especially in children.
FAQs About the word lateral condyle
a condyle on the outer side of the lower extremity of the femur
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The lateral condyle is a smooth, rounded projection on the outer side of the lower end of the femur.
It articulates with the lateral tibial condyle to form the lateral compartment of the knee joint.
The lateral condyle is larger than the medial condyle and extends further anteriorly.
The lateral condyle of the tibia is a rounded eminence on the lateral side of the proximal tibia.
