tuberosity

• Substantiv, das einen rundlichen Vorsprung am Knochen bezeichnet, der meist als Ansatzstelle für Muskeln oder Bänder dient.

A noun referring to a rounded protuberance on a bone, typically serving as an attachment point for muscles or ligaments.

1. Bony protuberanceC2formalmedical

   A rounded, prominent projection on a bone, typically serving as an attachment point for muscles or ligaments.

   Tuberositas

   • The gluteal tuberosity is located on the femur.
   • The surgeon identified the tuberosity on the humerus.
   • The tibial tuberosity is a key landmark for knee surgery.

   Synonymeeminenceprocessprojectionprominenceprotuberance