Term Name: | ectepicondyle of humerus |
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Synonyms: | dorsal epicondyle of the humerus, e. lateralis humeri, ectepicondyle, epicondylus lateralis humeri, lateral epicondyle |
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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0006807] |