Lateral condyle
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The lateral condyle is a feature of the tibia, which is the main bone of the lower-leg. The lateral condyle is located on the lateral side of the tibia (i.e. the furthest part of the tibia from the mid-line of the body), at the top of the tibia where it forms the knee-joint with the femur.
For diagram showing the location of the lateral condyle relative to the fibula, tibia, patella and femur, see the simple sketch below.
See the page about features on bones for more about structures such as a condyle on a bone. It describes a condyle as a:
"Rounded bump or large rounded prominence. Such rounded surfaces usually fit into a fossa on another bone to form a joint."
More about Foot and Leg Bones:
This website includes many pages about bones and the skeletal system. The following pages may be of interest. These also link to further pages about related topics such as specific types of fractures, bone diseases and so on.
- Structures and Functions of Bones (an overview about the Skeletal System)
- Types of Bones, such as long bones, short bones, flat bones, etc.
- Bone Markings and Features on Bones of the Human Body
- Types of Joints, such as immoveable, slightly moveable and freely moveable joints
- Diagram of the Human Skeleton
- Overview of types of Conditions and Disorders of the Skeletal System
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