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medial condyle of femur

c. medialis femoris

The medial condyle is one of the two projections on the lower extremity of femur. The medial condyle is larger than the lateral (outer) condyle due to more weight bearing caused by the center of gravity being medial to the knee. On the posterior surface of the condyle the linea aspera (a ridge running down the posterior shaft of the femur) turns into the medial supracondylar ridge. The outermost protrusion on the medial surface of the medial condyle is referred to as the 'medial epicondyle' and can be palpated by running fingers medially from the patella with the knee in flexion.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure condyle of femur
Latin Name c. medialis femoris
FMA ID 32858

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the medial condyle of femur?

The medial condyle is one of the two projections on the lower extremity of femur. The medial condyle is larger than the lateral (outer) condyle due to more weight bearing caused by the center of gravity being medial to the knee. On the posterior surface of the condyle the linea aspera (a ridge runni

What is the Latin name for the medial condyle of femur?

The Latin name for the medial condyle of femur is c. medialis femoris.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:32858 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0009984 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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