Medial condyle of tibia

Condylus medialis tibiae

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Definition

The medial condyle of tibia constitutes the inner part of the upper expanded section of the tibia. It features a superior oval-shaped articular surface with a longer anteroposterior axis. The central portion of the articular surface directly connects with the medial condyle of the femur, displaying a concave shape. Surrounding the peripheral margin is the medial meniscus, a C-shaped cartilaginous rim that acts as a shock absorber and provides stability to the knee joint. The lateral margin of the superior articular surface of medial condyle is raised to form a prominent bony tubercle that flanks the medial extent of the intercondylar eminence.

The upper border of both medial and lateral condyles provides attachment to the capsular ligament of the knee joint. Additionally, the posterior surface of the medial condyle contains a bony groove that receives the insertion of the semimembranosus muscle.

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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. 1401-1405.


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