Tubercle Bone Structure. The ilium ischium and pubisThe ilium is the largest and most superior part of the bone the ischium is located posteroinferiorly and the. The lesser tuberosity is a small projection on the anterior aspect of the upper end.
The shaft is divided into the medial two-thirds and the lateral one thirdThe medial part is thicker than the lateral. Table 72 describes the bone markings which are illustrated in Figure 721There are three general classes of bone markings. A nodule or small eminence especially one on a bone for attachment of a tendon.
The examples of tubercles include the scalene tubercle on the first rib and the C hassaignacs.
Which of the following is true regarding the highlighted structure and the associated bone. A big feature on bones to support muscles or ligaments in extension. A tubercle is a small rounded prominence often a site of tendon or ligament attachment eg. Tubercles and tuberosities are subtly different structures which are often confused.
