Tuberosity Definition

to͝obə-rŏsĭ-tē, tyo͝o-
tuberosities
noun
tuberosities
The quality or condition of being tuberous.
Webster's New World
A rounded swelling or projection, as on a bone for the attachment of a muscle or tendon.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Tuberosity

Noun

Singular:
tuberosity
Plural:
tuberosities

Tuberosity Sentence Examples

  • Ischio-rectal fossa Tuberosity of ischium Gluteus maximus The vesiculae seminales are sac-like diverticula, one on each side, from the lower part of the ampullae of the vasa deferentia.

  • In the hind-leg, the perforated tendon is a continuation of that of the plantaris, passing pulley-wise over the tuberosity of the calcaneum.

  • Lesser tuberosity fractures Acute injuries in athletes should be surgically repaired, to restore the subscapularis tendon and anterior capsule preventing shoulder instability.

  • Once the leg has been bandaged up to the tibial tuberosity any excess bandage should be cut off.

  • A line is drawn from the bicipital tuberosity to the most ulnar aspect of the radius at the wrist.

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Words Starting With

TTUTUB

Words Ending With

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