Medial ridge of trochlea of femur
Crista medialis trochlea ossis femoris
Definition
The medial ridge of the trochlea of the femur refers to the raised edge on the medial side of the femoral trochlea (trochlear groove).
This medial ridge plays a significant role in patellofemoral mechanics and can be implicated in conditions such as trochlear dysplasia, where the medial femoral condyle is often hypoplastic.
References
