Epicondyle vs. Tuberosity — What's the Difference?

An epicondyle () is a rounded eminence on a bone that lies upon a condyle (epi-, "upon" + condyle, from a root meaning "knuckle" or "rounded articular area"). There are various epicondyles in the human skeleton, each named by its anatomic site.

The quality or condition of being tuberous.

A rounded projection at the end of a bone, located on or above a condyle and usually serving as a place of attachment for ligaments and tendons.

A projection or protuberance, especially one at the end of a bone for the attachment of a muscle or tendon.

(anatomy) A protuberance above the condyle of a bone to which ligaments or tendons are attached.

(uncountable) The condition of being tuberous

A projection on the inner side of the distal end of the humerus; the internal condyle.

A rounded protuberance, at the end of a bone, to which a muscle or tendon is attached

A projection on a bone above a condyle serving for the attachment of muscles and ligaments

The state of being tuberous.

An obtuse or knoblike prominence; a protuberance.

A protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament