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ischial tuberosity

ischial tuberosities

A horizontal thickening onto which the muscles of the femur, such as the quadriceps and hamstring, attach.

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Type Muscle
Latin Name ischial tuberosities
FMA ID 17010

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ischial tuberosity?

A horizontal thickening onto which the muscles of the femur, such as the quadriceps and hamstring, attach.

What is the Latin name for the ischial tuberosity?

The Latin name for the ischial tuberosity is ischial tuberosities.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:17010 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0034983 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — ischial tuberosity Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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