lateral epicondyle of femur

e. lateralis femoris

The lateral epicondyle of the femur, smaller and less prominent than the medial epicondyle, gives attachment to the fibular collateral ligament of the knee-joint. Directly below it is a small depression from which a smooth well-marked groove curves obliquely upward and backward to the posterior extremity of the condyle.

Tipo Ligament
Estructura principal zone of long bone
Nombre latino e. lateralis femoris
FMA ID 32867

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the lateral epicondyle of femur?
The lateral epicondyle of the femur, smaller and less prominent than the medial epicondyle, gives attachment to the fibular collateral ligament of the knee-joint. Directly below it is a small depression from which a smooth well-marked groove curves obliquely upward and backward to the posterior extr
What is the Latin name for the lateral epicondyle of femur?
The Latin name for the lateral epicondyle of femur is e. lateralis femoris.

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