tuberosity (Meaning)
tuberosity (n)
a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament
tuberosity (n.)
The state of being tuberous.
An obtuse or knoblike prominence; a protuberance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tuberosity
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tuberosity Sentence Examples
- The radial tuberosity of the radius provides attachment for muscles that flex the forearm.
- The ischial tuberosity, located on the posterior aspect of the pelvis, is the site of insertion for several hip extensors.
- The tuberosity of the tibia, also known as the tibial tubercle, is a roughened area where the patellar ligament attaches.
- The maxillary tuberosity, on the upper jaw, contributes to the anatomical formation of the cheekbones.
- The olecranon tuberosity, located at the proximal end of the ulna, serves as a point of attachment for the triceps brachii muscle.
- The scaphoid tuberosity, part of the carpus, articulates with the lunate bone and the radius.
- The deltoid tuberosity, on the humerus, is where the deltoid muscle originates.
- The iliac tuberosity, located on the ilium, is a prominent landmark used in physical examinations.
- The greater tuberosity of the humerus is the medial protrusion that serves as an insertion point for several shoulder muscles.
- The lesser tuberosity of the humerus, lateral to the greater tuberosity, provides attachment for the subscapularis muscle.
FAQs About the word tuberosity
a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligamentThe state of being tuberous., An obtuse or knoblike prominence; a protuberance.
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No antonyms found.
The radial tuberosity of the radius provides attachment for muscles that flex the forearm.
The ischial tuberosity, located on the posterior aspect of the pelvis, is the site of insertion for several hip extensors.
The tuberosity of the tibia, also known as the tibial tubercle, is a roughened area where the patellar ligament attaches.
The maxillary tuberosity, on the upper jaw, contributes to the anatomical formation of the cheekbones.
