ectepicondyle of humerus

dorsal epicondyle of humerus

A bony projection on the distal epiphysis of the humerus that is the attachment site for the extensor muscles of the distal parts of the forelimb. In humans, this is known as the lateral epicondyle, but the position varies across tetrapods.

Type Muscle
Latin Name dorsal epicondyle of humerus
FMA ID 23442

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ectepicondyle of humerus?
A bony projection on the distal epiphysis of the humerus that is the attachment site for the extensor muscles of the distal parts of the forelimb. In humans, this is known as the lateral epicondyle, but the position varies across tetrapods.
What is the Latin name for the ectepicondyle of humerus?
The Latin name for the ectepicondyle of humerus is dorsal epicondyle of humerus.

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