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tuberosity of the tibia
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tuberosity of the tibia,
a large oblong elevation at the proximal end of the tibia to which the ligament of the patella attaches.


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No consensus in the literature exists with respect to tibial length; a range of measures have been given, including "one hand's breadth" [6], no advice at all [7], 20 cm [8], 9-11 cm distal from the knee joint line as ideal for the ischemic patient [9], 8 cm distal to the tibial tuberosity [10], and 4-7 in.
Residual-limb quality and functional mobility 1 year after ... by Arwert, Henk J.; van Doorn-Loogman, Mirjam H.; Koning, Jan; Terburg, Martinus; Rol, Mathilde; Roebro / Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development
Evidence of Osgood-Schlatter disease is often obvious, due to a large tibial tuberosity and a long patellar tendon.
The patellofemoral joint by Henry, Jack / Southern Medical Journal
Operative Technique A U-shaped incision is made at the adductor tubercle, across the tibial tuberosity to the lateral aspect of the lower end of the femur.
Gritti-stokes (through-knee) amputation: should it be reintroduced? by Fielding, L. Peter / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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