Lateral condyle of tibia
Lateral condyle of tibia | |
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | condylus lateralis tibiae |
TA98 | A02.5.06.004 |
TA2 | 1409 |
FMA | 35448 |
Anatomical terms of bone |
The lateral condyle is the lateral portion of the upper extremity of tibia.[1]
It serves as the insertion for the biceps femoris muscle (small slip). Most of the tendon of the biceps femoris inserts on the fibula.
See also
Additional images
- Bones of the right leg. Anterior surface.
- Right knee in extension. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
- Right knee in extension. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 256 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- Anatomy figure: 17:06-03 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
- Anatomy figure: 17:07-04 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
- lljoints at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) (topoftibia)