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ischial tuberosity |
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ischial tuberosity Etymology: Gk, ischion, hip joint; L, tuber, swelling a rounded protuberance of the lower part of the ischium. It forms a bony area on which the human body rests when in a sitting position. tuberosity an elevation or protuberance. deltoid tuberosity a prominence on the lateral aspect of the humerus; the point of attachment of the deltoid muscle. facial tuberosity a discrete elevation on the maxilla of cows which serves as an attachment for the rostral part of the masseter muscle. ischial tuberosity the pin bone; the most caudal process of the ischium. olecranon tuberosity the free end of the ulna; point of attachment of the triceps brachii muscle. radial tuberosity a rough patch on the cranial aspect of the proximal end of the radius. tibial tuberosity prominent tuberosity protruding from the cranial aspect of the proximal end of the tibia onto which the patellar ligament inserts. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When cycling at a cadence of 60 rpm, a power output of 120 W, a seat height based on 113% of the distance between the ischial tuberosity and the medial malleolus, and the foot positioned with the ball of the foot on the pedal surface, the lower extremities of young men who were healthy moved between 32 degrees and 70 degrees of hip flexion, 46 degrees and 112 degrees of knee flexion, and 2 degrees of dorsiflexion and 22 degrees of plantar flexion. inflammation of the bursa over the ischial tuberosity, characterized by sudden onset of excruciating pain over the center of the buttock and down the back of the leg. inflammation of the bursa over the ischial tuberosity, characterized by sudden onset of excruciating pain over the center of the buttock and down the back of the leg. |
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