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Condyle

A '''Condyle''' (Latin: ''condylus'', from Greek: ''kondylos''; knuckle) is the knuckle of any joint, a round projection, rounded articular area (ex. condyles of the femur) one of the markings/features of bones, can refer to:
- Lateral condyle Femur and Tibia
- Medial condyle Femur and Tibia
- The mandibular condyle of the Temporomandibular joint in the mandible
- Occipital condyle Or, in Botany, it can refer to:
- In the fruits of the family Menispermaceae, is an intrusion of the endocarp into the seed cavity.

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