Epicondyle

usgb/ˌɛp.ɪˈkɑːn.daɪl/
noun

A bony prominence on a bone, particularly found at the ends of long bones, that serves as an attachment point for muscles.

The doctor explained that the pain in her elbow was due to inflammation of the epicondyle.
Visual representation of "epicondyle" - A bony prominence on a bone, particularly found at the ends of long bones, that serves as an attachment point for muscles.

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medial epicondyle, lateral epicondyle, elbow joint

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Medical Terminology

Understand that 'epicondyle' is a technical term used in anatomy.

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The elbow is a common location for epicondylar injuries.
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Context in Sports

In sports medicine, epicondylitis refers to inflammation near the epicondyles, often seen in tennis players.

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Tennis elbow is a type of epicondylitis.
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Recognition in Imaging

Epicondyles can be identified using X-ray or MRI to assess joint and muscle issues.

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Medical imagery often highlights the epicondyle.
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