Condylos

/ˈkɒndɪloʊs/ noun

Definition

A rounded projection or knob at the end of a bone that forms part of a joint, commonly found in the knee and elbow.

Etymology

From Greek 'kondylos' meaning 'knuckle' or 'joint,' used in anatomy to describe the rounded articular surfaces of bones that allow movement at joints.

Kelly Says

Your knees have condyles—the rounded bumps at the bottom of your thighbone that rock back and forth in their sockets like marbles in a cup, which is why you can bend your leg so smoothly.

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