Ectepicondyle of humerus

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 181933003

Ectepicondyle of humerus

Definition

A bony projection on the distal epiphysis of the humerus that is the attachment site for the extensor muscles of the distal parts of the forelimb. In humans, this is known as the lateral epicondyle, but the position varies across tetrapods.

Also known as epicondylus lateralis (humerus) — per UBERON

The Ectepicondyle of humerus is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as