tuberosity

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The deltoid tuberosity is a roughened, V-shaped region located on the lateral side in the middle of the humerus shaft.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

This large opening is defined by the inferior margin of the pubic symphysis anteriorly, and the ischiopubic ramus, the ischial tuberosity, the sacrotuberous ligament, and the inferior tip of the coccyx posteriorly.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The slightly curved posterior margin of the ischium above the ischial tuberosity is the lesser sciatic notch.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The insertion is by means of a tendon on the internal tuberosity of the humerus.

From Thoracic and Coracoid Arteries In Two Families of Birds, Columbidae and Hirundinidae by Jenkinson, Marion Anne