In front of the upper end of the bone, between the condyles, is an oval eminence, the tuberosity, which is continuous below with the anterior crest of the bone.    From Wordnik.com.  [XII. Surface Anatomy and Surface Markings. 13. Surface Anatomy of the Lower Extremity] Reference

In fractures of the angle of the ilium and the ischial tuberosity, perceptible evidence always exists.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference

The dorsal (oblique) ligament is attached above to the distal tuberosity on the inner side of the tibia.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference

The slope from the greater tuberosity to the shaft naturally favours the production of the injury in this position.    From Wordnik.com.  [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference

Abduction of the limb therefore brought the greater tuberosity into contact with the acromion process, and movement was checked.    From Wordnik.com.  [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference

The several heads originate for the most part on the border of the scapula, the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus and the shaft of the humerus.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference

In fracture of the ischial tuberosity, infection is more apt to result than in like injury of the ilium, and greater displacement of bone occurs.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference

A small aperture was made in the wall of the stomach and a red rubber sound was at once introduced in the direction of the cardia and great tuberosity.    From Wordnik.com.  [Scientific American Supplement, No. 643, April 28, 1888] Reference

His fame as a performer was almost matched by the celebrity of his nasal organ, the tuberosity of which often caused the audience in the gallery to exclaim, "Play up, Nosey!".    From Wordnik.com.  [The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators] Reference

The patellar ligaments are three strong bands which arise from the antero-inferior surface of the patella, and are inserted to the anterior aspect of the tuberosity of the tibia.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference

Page 161 other half an inch below the outer tuberosity.    From Wordnik.com.  [An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital.] Reference

The Lesser Tubercle (tuberculum minus; lesser tuberosity).    From Wordnik.com.  [II. Osteology. 6a. 3. The Humerus] Reference

Comminuted fracture of greater tuberosity is treated by: d.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

The Greater Tubercle (tuberculum majus; greater tuberosity).    From Wordnik.com.  [II. Osteology. 6a. 3. The Humerus] Reference

Lesser tuberosity. degrees and flexion of the elbow 90 degrees. c.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

It curved forward and nearly reached the corresponding tuberosity.    From Wordnik.com.  [Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine] Reference

'Often, while I sojourned in that monstrous tuberosity of Civilised.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History] Reference

Fractured the greater tuberosity of the right shoulder eight weeks ago.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

A rounded tuberosity extends distally from the medial corner of the distal end.    From Wordnik.com.  [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference

At the same time it will be recognised that the tuberosity does not move with the shaft.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

Calf swelling > 3cm compared to other calf (measured 10cm below tibial tuberosity) -- 1 point.    From Wordnik.com.  [Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]] Reference

The tuberosity of the navicular is palpable about 2.5 to 3 cm. in front of the medial malleolus.    From Wordnik.com.  [XII. Surface Anatomy and Surface Markings. 13. Surface Anatomy of the Lower Extremity] Reference

It lacks a pronounced lateral tuberosity that is continuous distally with a distinct lateral crest.    From Wordnik.com.  [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference

Traced from behind forward, each crus begins by a blunt-pointed process in front of the tuberosity of the ischium.    From Wordnik.com.  [XI. Splanchnology. 3c. 5. The Penis] Reference

The great tuberosity can be indistinctly felt on the lateral aspect of the shoulder through the fibres of the deltoid.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

This process is continued till the tuberosity of the os calcis is fairly turned, and the tendo Achillis nearly reached.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners] Reference

Calf swelling by more than 3 cm when compared with the asymptomatic leg (measured 10 cm below tibial tuberosity) - 1 point.    From Wordnik.com.  [Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]] Reference

COLUMN 3 (B): The longitudinal arc from the nasal depression along the middle line of the skull to the occipital tuberosity.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Antiquity of Man] Reference

A third crest originates from the middle of the shaft as a rounded tuberosity and extends distally to the distal articular surface.    From Wordnik.com.  [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference

The lower end of the splint is suspended, and the counter-extension is obtained by pressing the ring against the ischial tuberosity.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

It was unable to put the left hind leg to the ground, and at the upper tuberosity of the ileum some crepitus could be distinguished.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Dog] Reference

About 9 mm. further down, on the interior side, is a tuberosity forming the superior termination of an area for muscular attachment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Transactions of the American Philosophical Society] Reference

The tuberosity of the tibia, into which the quadriceps extensor tendon is inserted, lies on the same level as the head of the fibula.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

All the tendons in relation to the upper end of the humerus are stretched or torn, and the great tuberosity is not infrequently avulsed.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

The splint which has been found most generally useful is the Thomas 'knee splint, the ring of which rests against the ischial tuberosity.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference