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What does epicondyle mean?

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Noun
  1. (anatomy) A protuberance above the condyle of a bone to which ligaments or tendons are attached
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On physical examination, pain is present from the tip of the medial epicondyle to the pronator teres and flexor carpi radialis muscles.
They arise from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and are inserted onto the backs of the fingers.
The ulnar nerve passes medial to the olecranon process and behind the medial epicondyle in the cubital tunnel.
The ulnar may pass in front of the medial epicondyle of the humerus or lie behind the condyle.
The first layer is composed of four muscles that arise partly from the medial epicondyle of the humerus and partly from the ulna.
Tunnels are then placed in the ulna and medial epicondyle with a 3.2-mm drill bit.

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