tuberosity

• Substantif désignant une saillie osseuse arrondie, servant généralement de point d'attache aux muscles ou aux ligaments.

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.

   Tubérosité osseuse

   • 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.

   Synonymeseminenceprocessprojectionprominenceprotuberance