Medial intercondylar tubercle
Tuberculum intercondylare mediale
- Synonym: Medial intercondylar spine; Medial tibial spine
Definition
The medial intercondylar tubercle is the elevated bony prominence that signifies the medial boundary of the intercondylar eminence within the intercondylar region. It corresponds to the raised lateral edge of the articular surface of the medial condyle of the tibia.
Similarly, the lateral intercondylar tubercle demarcates the lateral extent of the intercondylar eminence.
References
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. 1401-1405.
