Condyle

Word CONDYLE
Character 7
Hyphenation con dyle
Pronunciations /ˈkɒndaɪl/

Definitions and meanings of "Condyle"

What do we mean by condyle?

A rounded prominence at the end of a bone, most often for articulation with another bone. noun

In anatomy, a protuberance on the end of a bone serving to form an articulation with another bone: more especially applied to the prominences of the occipital bone for articulation with the atlas, to the prominences at the distal extremity of the humerus and femur respectively, and to the proximal articular extremity of the lower jawbone of mammals. noun

In the arthropod or articulated animals, a rounded portion of the hard integument fitting into another part to which it is articulated, as the proximal ends of the tibiæ in insects. noun

An ancient Greek long measure, the eighth of a foot. See foot. noun

A bony prominence; particularly, an eminence at the end of a bone bearing a rounded articular surface; -- sometimes applied also to a concave articular surface. noun

A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone. noun

A round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone noun

A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.

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The word "condyle" in example sentences

Extending lateralward from the posterior half of the condyle is a quadrilateral plate of bone, the jugular process, excavated in front by the jugular notch, which, in the articulated skull, forms the posterior part of the jugular foramen. ❋ Unknown (1918)

At the lateral extremity of the condyle is a small tubercle for the attachment of the temporomandibular ligament. ❋ Unknown (1918)

The superior articular surfaces of the navicular, lunate, and triangular form a smooth convex surface, the condyle, which is received into the concavity. ❋ Unknown (1918)

The condyle is a smooth, hard, metal ball about 3/16 in in diameter that attaches to the ramus to provide a pivot. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The best news about the injury is that it is in a nonweight bearing area of the knee, the posterior lateral femoral condyle, which is why it was originally thought to be a hamstring injury. ❋ HANK GOLA (2010)

In anterior view, the three specimens share an enlarged medial condyle, which is expanded medially and cranio-caudally ❋ Scott A. Hocknull Et Al. (2009)

Medial to the lateral condyle is the medial condyle which is not as rounded or as large as the lateral condyle and merges with the main proximal articular surface. ❋ Scott A. Hocknull Et Al. (2009)

An arthroscopic examination in South Africa revealed a small 2cm x 2. 5cm defect of the medial femoral condyle. ❋ Nilofer D'Souza With Dr. Vikram Sheel Kumar (2010)

While most birds have just one occipital condyle, hornbills have two, as there is an accessory one on the supraoccipital (the bone that forms the upper border to the foramen magnum). ❋ Darren Naish (2006)

And no, it's not just a condyle of the ulna peeking through from the other side. ❋ Grouse (2008)

When temporalis relaxation and ipsilateral translation of the condyle occurs unilaterally, the remaining scheme of occluding teeth becomes an influential factor in the presenting symptoms, of which, contacting canines during mandibular depression is highly desirable, as it minimizes condylar translation and muscle intensity, while directing the vector pull on the condyle more anteriorly than a posterior contact. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Bring on your ipsilateral translation of the condyle, your girt lines and masting falls! ❋ Unknown (2006)

In many therapsids, the occipital condyle became double, as in the mammals. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In mammals, the occipital condyle is double-faced. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Finally, the reptilian skull is attached to the spine by a single point of contact, the occipital condyle. ❋ Unknown (2006)

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