Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
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| Bone: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus | ||
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| The Supinator. (Lateral epicondyle labeled at upper right.) | ||
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| Left elbow-joint, showing posterior and radial collateral ligaments. (Lateral epicondyle visible at center.) | ||
| Latin | e. lateralis humeri | |
| Gray's | subject #51 212 | |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | e_11/12336755 | |
The lateral epicondyle of the humerus is a small, tuberculated eminence, curved a little forward, and giving attachment to the radial collateral ligament of the elbow-joint, and to a tendon common to the origin of the Supinator and some of the Extensor muscles.
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 Left humerus. Anterior view. |
 Plan of ossification of the humerus. |
 Posterior surface of the forearm. Superficial muscles. |
 Posterior surface of the forearm. Deep muscles. |
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