Entocondyle

/ˈɛntəkɑndaɪl/ noun

Definition

A condyle or bony protuberance located on the interior or inner surface of a bone.

Etymology

From Greek 'entos' (within) plus 'condyle' (from Greek 'kondylos,' a knuckle-like projection). This anatomical term specifies location within larger bone structures.

Kelly Says

When orthopedic surgeons talk about your elbow's medial and lateral epicondyles, they're talking about condyles in specific locations—'entocondyle' specifies ones on the 'inside' of the bone relative to the limb!

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