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.

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