Description
The lateral condyle of femur (lateral femoral condyle, external condyle of femur, or fibular condyle of femur) is the laterally located, round, articular eminence on the distal end of the femur. It is one of the two articular condyles of the femur, the other being the medial condyle.
It contains the lateral epicondyle of femur and the groove for popliteus muscle, and its medial aspect contributes to the formation of the intercondylar fossa. It provides an origin site for the lateral head of gastrocnemius muscle, and attachment sites for the fibular collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments.
The lateral condyle of femur articulates with the lateral condyle of tibia, via the lateral meniscus, forming the lateral femorotibial joint. Overall, the lateral femorotibial, medial femorotibial and patellofemoral joints collectively form the knee joint.
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