Condylar

/ˈkɒndɪlər/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving a condyle, which is a rounded bump at the end of a bone where it connects to another bone.

Etymology

From Greek kondylos (knuckle, knob) + Latin -ar (relating to). The term entered anatomy through Late Latin, describing the rounded joint formations.

Kelly Says

Your knees, elbows, and jaw all move smoothly because of condylar surfaces—they're like the ball-and-socket architecture of your skeleton that lets bones glide smoothly.

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