ischial tuberosity


ischial tuberosity

noun

Definition of ISCHIAL TUBEROSITY

: a bony swelling on the posterior part of the superior ramus of the ischium that gives attachment to various muscles and bears the weight of the body in sitting

Illustration of ISCHIAL TUBEROSITY

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