tuberosity

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The patellar ligament attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

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Together, these form the single ischiopubic ramus, which extends from the pubic body to the ischial tuberosity.

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The sacrospinous ligament runs from the sacrum to the ischial spine, and the sacrotuberous ligament runs from the sacrum to the ischial tuberosity.

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Projecting superiorly and anteriorly from the ischial tuberosity is a narrow segment of bone called the ischial ramus.

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The peroneus longus arises from the external tuberosity of the tibia; towards the middle of the leg it is replaced by a tendon.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard