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SPINA TIBIAE [1 record]

Record 1 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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