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Lateral epicondyle of femur

Epicondylus lateralis ossis femoris

  • Latin synonym: Epicondylus lateralis femoris
  • Related terms: Lateral epicondyle

Definition

The lateral epicondyle of femur corresponds to the most prominent point on the lateral condyle of the femur. It serves as the attachment site for the fibular collateral ligament. Notable anatomical features related to the lateral epicondyle of the femur include:

  • A groove for the popliteus muscle tendon, which lies below the lateral epicondyle.

  • A muscular impression where the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle originates, situated posterosuperior to the lateral epicondyle of femur.

References

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1348-1353.

  • Bordoni, B. and Varacallo, M. (2023). Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Gastrocnemius Muscle. [Updated 2023 Apr 17]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532946/

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