| Lateral condyle of tibia | |
|---|---|
 Upper surface of right tibia. (Anterior is at top.) | |
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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)
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