Lateral Tubercle

The lateral tubercle is a bony protrusion consisting of periosteum and cancellous substance and located in the knee joint between the medial condyle of the femur and the lateral surface of the tibia. The main function of the tubercle is to attach the ligaments of the knee joint,

The lateral tubercle in Latin and in English-speaking countries is called tuberculum laterale or tubulus laterale. In the Russian-speaking language, the Russian name tubercle or tubercle is most often used. However, in isolated cases you can find such a name as lateral log (thigh log).

The general name is probably familiar to everyone. Let's take a closer look at Latin and its name. tuberculum means kidney, and was later borrowed from the pharmaceutical interpretation of the Latin words - tubercular process. In other words, the translation will be exactly this: tubercular knot, but the term tuberculoma has another narrower meaning, namely the ventricle of the thyroid cartilage, a kind of sac. This part of the human body also got its name due to its shape.

Synonyms for tubercle. The simple name of a mound or the foreign addition of a power line foreman (in everyday life it is used as a spool, a line, a bobbin, a gang, a cord)

By appointment. The lateral marmot has a number of specific functions and performs them: - concentration of ligaments occurs. The bisector and cranial meniscus prevent smoothing of the pelvic bones, which is of great importance for the normal functioning of the human body; - forms the nucleus of the lower jaw. Some experts believe that it is responsible for the feeling of bitter taste; - protection of the subclavian artery (especially its external branch). When the body is lifted upward, it is covered by the upper edge of the condyle. This protects the artery from external influences; - together with the interarticular space, it forms the bone canal of the head of the femur, which is divided into the lateral-lateral and medial-lateral regions. The first serves as a tunnel for the muscular fascia