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TUBEROSITAS [2 records]

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Record 1 2018-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
tuberositas
Latin
A02.0.00.026
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A large, usually rugose (roughened) [osseous] eminence of variable shape ...

OBS

[It] is often a site of tendon or ligament attachment.

OBS

tuberosity: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.026: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
tuberositas
Latin
A02.0.00.026
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Saillie osseuse, grande et de forme variable, généralement rugueuse.

OBS

tubérosité : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.026 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

An oval elevation on the anterior surface of the tibia about 3 cm distal to the articular surface, giving attachment at its distal part to the patellar ligament.

OBS

According to some authors, patellar tuberosity, tuberositas patellaris and spina tibiae are outmoded terms.

Key term(s)
  • tubercle of tibia
  • spine of tibia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
Key term(s)
  • tubérosité antérieure du tibia

Spanish

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