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A bony projection on the distal epiphysis of the humerus that is the attachment site for the flexor muscles of the manus. This condyle faces posteriorly (for sprawling tetrapods) or medially (for erect tetrapods). [ PHENOSCAPE : ad http://palaeos.com/vertebrates/glossary/glossaryE.html ]

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Term information

definition
  • A bony projection on the distal epiphysis of the humerus that is the attachment site for the flexor muscles of the manus. This condyle faces posteriorly (for sprawling tetrapods) or medially (for erect tetrapods).
depicted by
  • http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Gray329-Medial_epicondyle_of_the_humerus.png
external definition
  • Rounded projection at the distal head of the humerus and medial to the humeral head, which serves as a place of attachment for the flexor muscles antogonistic to those that attach to the lateral epicondyle.[AAO]
has broad synonym
  • medial epicondyle
has exact synonym
  • entepicondyle
has related synonym
  • epicondylus medialis humeri
  • medial epicondyle of humerus
  • e. medialis humeri
  • epicondylus medialis (humerus)
  • elbow pit
  • ventral epicondyle of humerus
has relational adjective
  • entepicondylar
id
  • UBERON:0006806