tuberosity
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of tuberosity
From the Medieval Latin word tūberōsitās, dating back to 1535–45. See tuberose 2, -ity
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The deltoid tuberosity is a roughened, V-shaped region located on the lateral side in the middle of the humerus shaft.
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Inferior to this point on the medial side is the radial tuberosity, an oval-shaped, bony protuberance that serves as a muscle attachment point.
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Together, these form the single ischiopubic ramus, which extends from the pubic body to the ischial tuberosity.
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The patellar ligament attaches to the tibial tuberosity.
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The peroneus longus arises from the external tuberosity of the tibia; towards the middle of the leg it is replaced by a tendon.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
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