tubercle

tuber

A round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth on an anatomical surface, such as bones, skin, or within the lungs (in the case of tuberculosis). They are also found on the leading edge of Humpback Whale's flippers, improving fluid flow over the flipper's surface[WP].

Type Bone
Structure parente anatomical projection
Nom latin tuber
FMA ID 75429

Sous-structures

tibial tuberosity Bone tubercle of rib Bone deltopectoral crest Muscle cervical vertebra 1 anterior tubercle Bone skin bony tubercle Organ anterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra Bone posterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra Bone tubercle of calcaneus Organ pectoral flipper tubercle Joint subarticular tubercles Organ bicipital tuberosity Tendon ulnar tuberosity Bone pectoral process of humerus Organ outer metacarpal tubercle Organ supernumerary tubercles Organ outer metatarsal tubercle Organ deltoid process Organ inner metatarsal tubercle Organ supracondyle tubercle Organ lateral tubercle of astragalus Organ inner metacarpal tubercle Organ

Questions fréquentes

What is the tubercle?
A round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth on an anatomical surface, such as bones, skin, or within the lungs (in the case of tuberculosis). They are also found on the leading edge of Humpback Whale's flippers, improving fluid flow over the flipper's surface[WP].
What is the Latin name for the tubercle?
The Latin name for the tubercle is tuber.

Structures associées

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