tuberosity

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

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Inferior to this point on the medial side is the radial tuberosity, an oval-shaped, bony protuberance that serves as a muscle attachment point.

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On the posterior shaft of the femur is the gluteal tuberosity proximally and the linea aspera in the mid-shaft region.

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The slightly curved posterior margin of the ischium above the ischial tuberosity is the lesser sciatic notch.

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On the posterior part of the external tuberosity is found a surface to which the superior extremity of the fibula is applied.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard