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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].

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:75429 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0005813 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — tubercle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.