medial supracondylar line


medial supracondylar line

[TA] the linear medial edge of the popliteal surface of the femur that ascends from the medial epicondyle and continues superiorly as the medial lip of the linea aspera. Synonym(s): linea supracondylaris medialis [TA]

medial supracondylar line

Either of two ridges on the posterior surface of the distal end of the femur, formed by diverging lips of the linea aspera. See: lateral supracondylar lineSee also: line