Medial condyle of femur

Condylus medialis ossis femoris

  • Latin synonym: Condylus medialis femoris
  • Related terms: Medial condyle

Definition

The medial condyle of femur is part of the expanded lower end of the femur. Unlike the lateral condyle, the medial condyle is more rounded and convex on the medial side, deviating slightly from the femur’s shaft. Anteriorly, both condyles are united and align with the front of shaft of the femur’s shaft, while posteriorly, they extend beyond the plane of the popliteal surface and are separated by an intercondylar fossa.

The most prominent point on the medial condyle of femur is known as the medial epicondyle, which provides attachment for the tibial collateral ligament. Positioned posterosuperiorly to the medial epicondyle is the adductor tubercle, a bony protrusion where the adductor magnus muscle inserts.

Both the lateral and medial condyles have a portion of their surface covered by an articular surface. The segment that covers both condyles anteriorly is referred to as the patellar articular surface, whereas the area that covers the condyles inferiorly and posteriorly is known as the tibial articular surface.

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1348-1353.


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