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condyle /con·dyle/ (kon´dīl) a rounded projection on a bone, usually for articulation with another bone.con´dylar
condyle [kon′dīl] Etymology: Gk, kondylos, knuckle a rounded projection at the end of a bone that anchors muscle ligaments and articulates with adjacent bones. condylar, adj. condyle (kän´dīl), n the rounded surface at the articular end of a bone. Also called capitulum. condyle head, n a redundant term–the word condyle means head. See also condyle. condyle, lateral path, n the path of the condyle in the glenoid fossa when a lateral mandibular movement is made. condyle, mandibular, n the articular process of the mandible; the condyloid process of the mandible. condyle, neck of, n the rounded projection that joins with the bones of the vertebrae located at the base of the occipital bone. It permits the head to rotate and flex. condyle, orbiting, n See orbiting condyle. condyle path, n the path traveled by the mandibular condyle in the temporomandibular joint during the various mandibular movements. condyle, protrusive path, n the path of the condyle when the mandible is moved forward from its centric position. condyle, rod, n See rod, condyle. condyle, rotating, n the condyle on the side of the bolus formation, or the one that is braced and placed and rotated while the bolus is being chewed. condyle a rounded projection on a bone, usually for articulation with another bone; a knuckle. condyle fracture one involving a condyle, most commonly distal humerus or femur in small animals and distal cannon bone in horses. occipital condyle flanking the foramen magnum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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25-in]) infrared light-emitting diodes (IREDs) were attached to the following body landmarks of the subjects: head of fifth metatarsal and lateral maleolus (foot), lateral maleolus and femoral condyle (leg), femoral condyles and femoral greater trochanter (thigh), and greater trochanter and acromial process (trunk, including pelvis and thorax). Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the mass demonstrated discrete areas of calcification arising from the condyle of the left mandible, with extension along the skull base and the medial pterygoid muscles (figure). However, an MRI on Monday revealed a lateral femoral condyle defect, which is causing bone chips to form in his knee. |
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