tuberosity

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The large, roughened area of the inferior ischium is the ischial tuberosity.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

This large opening is defined by the inferior margin of the pubic symphysis anteriorly, and the ischiopubic ramus, the ischial tuberosity, the sacrotuberous ligament, and the inferior tip of the coccyx posteriorly.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The patellar ligament attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

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The sacrospinous ligament spans the sacrum to the ischial spine, and the sacrotuberous ligament spans the sacrum to the ischial tuberosity.

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The first, the more developed, is attached to the internal surface of the inferior extremity of the femur; the second to the internal tuberosity of the tibia.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard