How to Pronounce Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus Pronunciation
LAT-er-al ep-ih-KON-dyl uv HYOO-mer-us
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
LAT
stress here
er
al ep
ih
KON
stress here
dyl uv HYOO
mer
us
8 syllables
What is Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus?
The bony bump on the outer side of the elbow (the lateral side of the lower humerus). The extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers originate here, and inflammation at this site causes the common condition known as "tennis elbow."
Questions About Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
How do you pronounce 'lateral epicondyle of humerus'?
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Say it like this: LAT-er-al ep-ih-KON-dyl uv HYOO-mer-us. The stress falls on the first syllable of "lateral" (LAT) and on the second syllable of "epicondyle" (KON). Think of it as four separate words, each with its own rhythm.
What does 'lateral' mean in this term?
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Lateral comes from Latin and means "toward the side." In anatomy, lateral always refers to the outer side of the body or limb. So the lateral epicondyle is the bony bump on the outer side of your elbow, not the inner side.
What does 'epicondyle' mean?
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Epicondyle comes from Greek: "epi" means "upon" and "condyle" means "rounded bump." So an epicondyle is a small rounded bump that sits on top of a larger bone bump. It's where muscles and tendons attach to bone.
What does 'humerus' mean?
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The humerus is your upper arm bone—the long bone that runs from your shoulder to your elbow. The word comes from Latin. The lateral epicondyle is a small bony feature at the bottom of the humerus, on the outer side.
What is the easiest way to break this term into syllables?
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Break it into these syllables: LAT-er-al / ep-i-CON-dyle / of / HU-mer-us. Notice that "epicondyle" has four syllables, not three—don't rush through it. Saying each part slowly helps you get the pronunciation right.
What is a common mispronunciation of this term?
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People often stress the wrong syllable in "epicondyle"—they say "ep-i-CON-dyle" when it should be "ep-ih-KON-dyl." Another common mistake is saying "humerus" like "humor"—remember it rhymes with "your nervous" (HYOO-mer-us).
What is the plain English name for the lateral epicondyle of humerus?
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It's simply called the bony bump on the outer side of your elbow. When you feel the pointy part of your elbow on the outside, you're touching or near the lateral epicondyle.
How would you use this term in a simple sentence?
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You might hear: "The doctor examined the lateral epicondyle of the humerus" or "Pain is felt at the lateral epicondyle." These sentences are common in medical settings when talking about the outer elbow area.