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Meaning of medial condyle
The primary meaning of "medial condyle" refers to the inner condyle of the femur or tibia in the knee joint.
Etymology of medial condyle
The word "medial" comes from the Latin "medius," meaning "middle," and the word "condyle" comes from the Greek "kondylos," meaning "knuckle" or "condyle."
The term "medial condyle" has been used in anatomy since the 16th century to describe the inner condyle of the femur or tibia.
Synonyms
medial epicondyle
lateral condyle
medial condylar fracture
knee condyle
femoral condyle
tibial condyle
condylar process
intercondylar notch
condyloid process
medial facet
articular surface
condylar fracture
medial malleolus
lateral malleolus
tibial plateau
femoral condyles
knee joint
condyle of femur
condyle of tibia
medial condylar fracture
lateral condylar fracture
condylar fragment
osteochondral fracture
intra-articular fracture
extra-articular fracture
medial condyle fracture
lateral condyle fracture
condylar injuries
knee injuries
tibial fractures
femoral fractures
Definitions
- The medial condyle is the prominence at the end of a bone, especially the femur or tibia, that forms part of the knee joint.
- * It is a rounded projection at the end of a bone, typically forming part of a joint.
Usage Examples
- The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the tibia to form the knee joint.
- * A fracture of the medial condyle can cause pain and instability in the knee.
- * The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged medial condyle to restore knee function.
Antonyms
lateral condyle
outer condyle
distal epiphysis
proximal epiphysis
diaphysis
metaphysis
epiphysis
apophysis
tuberosity
tubercle
process
ridge
crest
groove
fossa
lateral malleolus
medial malleolus
tibial tuberosity
fibular head
fibular neck