Eminence superior to a Condyle (e.g., the lateral epicondyle of the humerus)
The medial and lateral epicondyles are located on the distal apsect of the humerus. The distal humerus articulates with the radius and ulna.
Above a condyle is a structure known as the epicondyle. Epicondyles are bony protrusions located near the condyle that serve as attachment points for ligaments and tendons, providing stability to the joint.
Tennis elbow and Golfer's elbow are two types of sore elbow. The prominent knuckles (epicondyles) on either side of the elbow joint provide attachment to groups of forearm muscles. Due to the concentration of muscular attachments in a small area, these epicondyles are victimized by a constant pull from the muscles. Certain activities like tennis, golf, household work, and so on, lead to inflammation of these epicondyles causing sore elbow. Inflammation of the epicondyle on the outer side of the elbow (lateral) is called tennis elbow. Inflammation of the epicondyle on the inner side of the elbow (medial) is called golfer's elbow. Though, tennis and golf predispose people to these diseases, it is not a rule. Infact many people who dont play these games and lead a sedentary life may also get these diseases.
The proximal femur contains several important sites of muscle attachment, including the greater trochanter, lesser trochanter, linea aspera, and medial and lateral epicondyles. These sites serve as points where muscles, tendons, and ligaments attach to the femur to allow for movement and stability of the hip joint.
An epicondyle is a bony lump located on the outside of the humerus bone near the elbow joint. It serves as a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments that help stabilize and move the elbow joint. The two main epicondyles are the medial epicondyle on the inner side and the lateral epicondyle on the outer side of the humerus.
The elbow is not in and of itself a bone. It is the joining of the humerus, ulna, and radius-most specifially, the humerus and ulna. The bony point that we think of as the elbow is part of the ulna (one of the forearm bones). It is called the olecranon process. The smaller bumps on the sides are parts of the humerus (upper arm bone). They are called epicondyles.
The Hamstrings are the muscles of the posterior thigh that flex the knee.The Hamstring Group consists of the semimembranosus, semitendonosus, and long head of the biceps femoris. The short head of the biceps femoris contributes to flexion of the knee but is not considered part of the Hamstring group due to its separate innervation. The tensor fascia lata also contributes to flexion when the knee is already partly flexed, but the TFL is on the lateral side of the thigh.The Gastrocnemius also aids in weak knee flexion since it originates on the medial and lateral epicondyles of the femur.
Best answer I have... I am actually also having pops here and there but I realize the B) below fits perfectly. A) Scar tissue, joint adhesions, slightly altered mechanics - all of these things can cause the knee to pop and can be present after surgery. B) You can also have tight tendons (hamstring/IT band) moving over the femoral epicondyles that can cause popping, or slight shifting of the patella - C) all of these things are common and no need to worry unless it is causing consistent and significant pain.
The captain wears an arm band to denote that he is the captain.Answer: Bands that are worn the wrist are for sweating, however most all football players, tennis players etc; will wear tight bands around their elbows because the tendons of the elbow slowly and painfully begin to pull away from the bone of the elbow during stress. This is where the pain in your elbow originates. With continued repetitive use of the elbow, the tendon-bone connection continues to weaken and the pain in your elbow steadily increases. By placing continual pressure on the tendons connecting the Flexor and the Extensor muscles to the Medial and Lateral Epicondyles, thus significantly reducing the tension at the point of connection to the bone.Note: Click the "related" link below to a New York Timesarticle to see that not only is the use of these armbands deemed useless by members of the medical profession, but even football players themselves are quoted saying the armbands are merely fashion.
The distal end of the humerus articulates with the two bones of the forearm, the radius and the ulna. Noteworthy features on its distal and are the lateral and medial epicondyles (one of which is your elbow) as well as the trochlea and capitulum(both of these features forming the "pulley" shape found at the end of the humerus.
The humerus is a long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow. Anatomically, it connects the scapula and the lower arm (consisting of the radius and ulna), and consists of three sections. The upper extremity consists of a rounded head, a narrow neck, and two short processes (tubercles, sometimes called tuberosities.) Its body is cylindrical in its upper portion, and more prismatic below. The lower extremity consists of 2 epicondyles, 2 processes (trochlea & capitulum), and 3 fossae (radial fossa,coronoid fossa, and olecranon fossa). As well as its true anatomical neck, the constriction below the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus is referred to as its surgical neck due to its tendency to commonly get fractured, thus often becoming the focus of surgeons.
Tender points in FibromyalgiaFollowing are those 18 tender points.Occiput (2) - at the sub-occipital muscle insertions (near the base of the skull)Low cervical (2) - at the anterior aspects of the inter-transverse spaces at C5-C7 (the lower vertebra of the neck)Trapezius (2) - at the midpoint of the upper border (the neck, mid back, and upper back muscles between the shoulder blades)Supraspinatus (2) - at origins, above the scapula spine near the medial borderSecond rib (2) - upper lateral to the second costochondral junction (the insertion of the second rib)Lateral epicondyle (2) - 2 cm distal to the epicondyles (the side of the elbow)Gluteal (2) - in upper outer quadrants of buttocks in anterior fold of muscle (the upper and outer muscles of the buttocks)Greater trochanter (2) - posterior to the trochanteric prominence (the upper part of the thigh)Knee (2) - at the medial fat pad proximal to the joint line (the middle of the knee joint)