condyle

IPA: kɑndˈaɪɫ

noun

  • (anatomy) A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.
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Examples of "condyle" in Sentences

  • The skull has a single occipital condyle.
  • They are posterior to the medial femoral condyle.
  • Last is a bulbous medial condyle of the tibiotarsus.
  • Single occipital condyle splitting into two surfaces.
  • Each condyle is surmounted by an elevation, the epicondyle.
  • The condyle articulates with the temporal bone in the mandibular fossa.
  • The medial condyle is the medial portion of the upper extremity of tibia.
  • The lateral condyle is the lateral portion of the upper extremity of tibia.
  • The ilson test is also useful in locating OCD lesions of the femoral condyle.
  • It is biconcave in structure and attaches to the condyle medially and laterally.

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