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Lateral Epicondyle

The lateral epicondyle is the bony extension at the bottom of the upper arm bone (humerus) on the outer side of the arm, next to the elbow.

Last Revised: January 21, 2011

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & David Bardana, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

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