Epicondyle serves as which of the following?

• A. A notch on the bone that transmits vessels
• B. A flat surface for muscle force
• C. A small bump with no function
• D. A bony outcropping near the condyles that serves as a muscle origin and insertion points

Answer: (D)

Epicondyle is a bony outgrowth near the condyles that provides attachment points for muscles and their tendons, giving them leverage to move the joint. It’s not a notch that transmits vessels, not simply a flat surface for muscle force, and not a minor, functionless bump. Its main role is serving as sites of muscle origin and insertion.