Tuberosity
noun
A tuberosity is a large, rounded prominence on a bone, typically serving as a site for muscle attachment.
The ischial tuberosity is where several important muscles attach.

Often appears as...
- noble tuberosity
- tuberosity of the tibia
Usage tips
Neutral
bone tuberosity, muscle tuberosity, greater tuberosity
noun
In botany, a tuberosity refers to a swollen part of a root or stem that stores nutrients.
The tuberosity of the potato plant enables it to store energy.

Often appears as...
- storage tuber
- root tuberosity in plants
Usage tips
Neutral
storage tuberosity, nutrient tuberosity, root tuberosity
noun
A tuberosity is a large, rounded prominence on a bone, typically serving as a site for muscle attachment.
The ischial tuberosity is where several important muscles attach.

Often appears as...
- noble tuberosity
- tuberosity of the tibia
Usage tips
Neutral
bone tuberosity, muscle tuberosity, greater tuberosity
noun
In botany, a tuberosity refers to a swollen part of a root or stem that stores nutrients.
The tuberosity of the potato plant enables it to store energy.

Often appears as...
- storage tuber
- root tuberosity in plants
Usage tips
Neutral
storage tuberosity, nutrient tuberosity, root tuberosity
Definition 1 of 2

Anatomical Significance
Understanding the role of tuberosities is crucial for studying muscle attachments.
The femur has several tuberosities that allow for strong muscle connections.
Painful Conditions
Tuberosities can be sites of pain or injury; awareness helps in diagnosis.
The athlete experienced pain near the ischial tuberosity.
In Evolution
Tuberosities can provide insights into the evolutionary adaptations of species.
Research on tuberosities might reveal how certain animals adapted to environments.
Anatomical Significance
Understanding the role of tuberosities is crucial for studying muscle attachments.
The femur has several tuberosities that allow for strong muscle connections.
Painful Conditions
Tuberosities can be sites of pain or injury; awareness helps in diagnosis.
The athlete experienced pain near the ischial tuberosity.
In Evolution
Tuberosities can provide insights into the evolutionary adaptations of species.
Research on tuberosities might reveal how certain animals adapted to environments.
Anatomical Significance
Understanding the role of tuberosities is crucial for studying muscle attachments.
The femur has several tuberosities that allow for strong muscle connections.
Painful Conditions
Tuberosities can be sites of pain or injury; awareness helps in diagnosis.
The athlete experienced pain near the ischial tuberosity.
In Evolution
Tuberosities can provide insights into the evolutionary adaptations of species.
Research on tuberosities might reveal how certain animals adapted to environments.
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