tuberosity

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The deltoid tuberosity is a roughened, V-shaped region located on the lateral side in the middle of the humerus shaft.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

On the anterior side of the proximal tibia is the tibial tuberosity, which is continuous inferiorly with the anterior border of the tibia.

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

On the anterior surface, and a little to the inner side, is found a tuberosity, which is destined for the insertion of the anterior extensor of the metacarpus, the homologue of the radial muscles.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard