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intercondylar

intercondylar

9.9
An area between two rounded ends of a bone at a joint
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈkɒndɪlər/
  • Specialized
: intercondíleo
  • In a standard knee MRI, the intercondylar notch can be clearly seen, providing valuable information about ligament health.

Examples

  • The total length of each tibia was determined by measuring from the intercondylar eminence to the tip of the medial malleolus.

    Academic text (1997)

  • The surgeon focused on the intercondylar region of the femur during the procedure to ensure proper alignment.

  • The intercondylar space plays a crucial role in the movement of the knee joint by allowing for better flexibility.

Surface Forms

intercondylar positive

Morphology

intercondylar = condylar (semi-transparent) = inter + condyle + ar

The structure inter- + condylar is compositionally clear, but it relies on the technical medical term 'condyle/condylar' which may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

The word intercondylar breaks into inter- 'between' and condyle 'knuckle' or 'rounded end of a bone'. So intercondylar means the area 'between the two rounded ends' of a bone, which is why doctors use it for places like the knee joint.