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tibial tuberosity

fossa digitalis

The tibial tuberosity is on the anterior side of a tibia and is where a patella ligament attaches.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure tubercle
Latin Name fossa digitalis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tibial tuberosity?

The tibial tuberosity is on the anterior side of a tibia and is where a patella ligament attaches.

What is the Latin name for the tibial tuberosity?

The Latin name for the tibial tuberosity is fossa digitalis.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:7500062 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — tibial tuberosity Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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