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Lateral condyle of tibia

Lateral condyle of tibia is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Lateral condyle of tibia rather than just read about it. In short: The lateral condyle is the lateral portion of the upper extremity of tibia. It serves as the insertion for the biceps femoris muscle (small slip).

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

The lateral condyle is the lateral portion of the upper extremity of tibia. 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 Gerdy's tubercle Medial condyle of tibia

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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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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Lateral condyle of tibia

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Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Lateral condyle of tibia before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Lateral condyle of tibia ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Lateral condyle of tibia

In research: Lateral condyle of tibia appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Lateral condyle of tibia in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Lateral condyle of tibia is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Bones of the lower limb, Musculoskeletal system stubs, Tibia, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Lateral condyle of tibia outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lateral condyle of tibia in simple terms?

The lateral condyle is the lateral portion of the upper extremity of tibia. It serves as the insertion for the biceps femoris muscle (small slip).

Why does Lateral condyle of tibia matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

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Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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