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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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:32867 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0009986 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.