There is a large cord I can see and feel on the lateral (outside) part of my knee and I'm wondering what it is, as it hurts sometimes. Does anyone know what it is? I think it is the LCL, the IT band or the hamstring, but not sure which, does anyone know? I took a picture of it http://i58.tinypic.com/2j1sksz.jpg
biceps femoris (one of the hamstrings)
I am also wondering what the bump is where that hamstring connects to the bone, the bump is a little bigger than on the other knee and hurts sometimes, I am wondering if there is a bursa located there. I took another picture of me pointing to the bump http://i61.tinypic.com/wund76.jpg
Probably a small tear where the tendon attaches to the bone and it's trying to re-attach itself.
The lump is a condyle or epicondyle of the fibular head. The lateral collateral ligament attaches there. Also called the fibular collateral ligament.
Google Images of that.
If I had a torn LCL would I have pain there?
It's unlikely you would tear it unless you play football or soccer.
