kē
髁
process of a bone; bony protuberance
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Meanings
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process; bony protuberance; eminence on a bone
technicalA specialized anatomical term referring to a projection or outgrowth from a bone, often where muscles, tendons, or ligaments attach. It is commonly found at the ends of bones.
Gōng肱
gǔ骨
dà大
jié结
jiē节
shì是
jiān肩
bù部
yī一
gè个
zhòng重
yào要
de的
gǔ骨
xìng性
tū突
qǐ起
。
The greater tubercle of the humerus is an important bony prominence in the shoulder.
Gǔ股
gǔ骨
xià下
duān端
yǒu有
nèi内
shàng上
kē髁
hé和
wài外
shàng上
kē髁
。
The lower end of the femur has the medial and lateral epicondyles.
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Bìn髌
gǔ骨
shì是
yī一
gè个
zǐ籽
gǔ骨
，
wèi位
yú于
gǔ股
gǔ骨
kē髁
de的
qián前
fāng方
。
The patella is a sesamoid bone located in front of the femoral condyles.
Zhè这
gè个
jiě解
pōu剖
mó模
xíng型
qīng清
xī晰
de地
zhǎn展
shì示
le了
jìng胫
gǔ骨
kē髁
。
This anatomical model clearly shows the tibial condyles.