Lateral Epicondyle

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Lateral Epicondyle Definition by Healthwise:

Lateral epicondyle

The lateral epicondyle is the bony extension at the bottom of the upper arm bone (humerus) on the outer side of the arm, next to the elbow.

Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics
Last Updated: January 28, 2009

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