tibial tuberosity

Tibial tuberosity

What is Tibial tuberosity? The tibial tuberosity is an elevation of the anterior aspect of the tibia bone. At full skeletal maturity, it is around 2 to 3cm distal to the proximal tibial articulating surface. It serves as an attachment for the patella tendon, intervening as a lever to extend the knee joint. Attachment The…

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Skeleton System

What is the skeleton system? What are the functions of the skeletal system? The skeletal system has so many functions: Anatomy What are the parts of the skeleton system? The main part of your skeletal system is made up of bones, hard structures that create your body’s supporting framework. There are 206 bones in the…