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The ischial tuberosities of females are also farther apart, which increases the size of the pelvic outlet.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

In a column on the benefits of exercise, he scolded sloths: "Don't just sit on your ischial tuberosities, watching hired professionals play " Down to the Tegument.

From Time Magazine Archive

Of the tuberosities of the head of the humerus, one is situated on the external aspect—it is the great tuberosity, or trochiter; the other is placed internally—it is the small tuberosity, or trochin.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

The long tendon of the biceps may slip from its position between the tuberosities, and prevent reduction or favour re-dislocation, necessitating an open operation.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The superior extremity is enlarged, and remarkable in three portions which it presents; these are: an articular surface and two tuberosities.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard