Tuberosity

Tuberosity

Tuberosity (pronounced: too-beh-ros-ity) is a term used in anatomy to describe a large prominence on a bone, usually for the attachment of muscles or ligaments.

Etymology

The term "tuberosity" is derived from the Latin word "tuberositas", which means "swelling or protuberance". It is a common term used in medical terminology to describe a specific type of bone feature.

Related Terms

• Tubercle: A small, rounded prominence on a bone where tendons and muscles attach.
• Process (anatomy): A projection or outgrowth on a bone that can serve as a place for muscle or ligament attachment.
• Protuberance: A projection or outgrowth on the body, similar to a tuberosity but not necessarily on a bone.

Examples

• Ischial Tuberosity: The curved bone at the base of the pelvis, often referred to as the "sitting bones".
• Tibial Tuberosity: A large prominence on the tibia, or shin bone, where the patellar ligament attaches.
• Greater Tuberosity: A large prominence on the upper part of the humerus, or upper arm bone, where the rotator cuff muscles attach.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Tuberosity
• Wikipedia's article - Tuberosity

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