Lateral condyle of tibia

Lateral condyle of tibia

Infobox Bone
Name = Lateral condyle of tibia
Latin = c. lateralis tibiae
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Caption = Upper surface of right tibia. (Anterior is at top.)


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The lateral condyle is the lateral portion of the upper extremity of tibia.

It serves as the insertion for the Biceps femoris muscle.

ee also

* Medial condyle


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