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condyle vs. epicondyle

condyle vs. epicondyle: What's the difference?

Condyle and epicondyle both refer to parts of bones. The condyle is the smooth surface area at the end of a bone that forms part of a joint. The epicondyle is a rounded protuberance at the end of a bone, serving as a place of attachment for ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

condyle

[ kon-dahyl, -dl ]
noun
  1. the smooth surface area at the end of a bone, forming part of a joint.
  2. (in arthropods) a similar process formed from the hard integument.

epicondyle

[ ep-i-kon-dahyl, -dl ]
noun
  1. a rounded protuberance at the end of a bone, serving as a place of attachment for ligaments, tendons, and muscles.