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Medial condyle of femur

Medial condyle of femur 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 Medial condyle of femur rather than just read about it. In short: The medial condyle is one of the two projections on the lower extremity of femur, the other being the lateral condyle. The medial condyle is larger than the lateral (outer) condyle due to more weight bearing caused by the centre of mass being medial to the knee.

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Reference excerpt

The medial condyle is one of the two projections on the lower extremity of femur, the other being the lateral condyle. The medial condyle is larger than the lateral (outer) condyle due to more weight bearing caused by the centre of mass being medial to the knee. On the posterior surface of the condyle the linea aspera (a ridge with two lips: medial and lateral; running down the posterior shaft of the femur) turns into the medial and lateral supracondylar ridges, respectively. The outermost protrusion on the medial surface of the medial condyle is referred to as the "medial epicondyle" and can be palpated by running fingers medially from the patella with the knee in flexion. It is important to take into consideration the difference in the length of the condyles in a cross section to better understand the geometry of the knee. The medial femoral condyle has an extra segment which is the cause for the passive rotation of the knee joint.

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References This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 247 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

External links aplab - BioWeb at University of Wisconsin System

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In the classroom: Medial condyle of femur is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Bones of the lower limb, Femur, Musculoskeletal system stubs, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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