a tuberocity
Large ones are tubercles and smaller ones are tuberosities.
A large concave or rounded articular prominence of a bone is called a condyle. Condyles generally serve as sites of attachment for muscles and ligaments, as well as forming joints with other bones.
Tuberosity.
Tubercle
A rounded process that usually articulates with another bone is called a condyle. Condyles are rounded projections at the end of a bone that form joints with other bones, allowing for smooth and stable movement.
A large rounded articulating knob is referred to as a condyle. It is a bone structure found at the end of a bone that forms an articulation (joint) with another bone, allowing for movement. Condyles are typically rounded and smooth, facilitating the gliding and rotation of bones within a joint, such as the femoral condyles in the knee.
A sharp projection from the surface of a bone is called a process. Bones can have different types of processes, such as a spinous process, which is a sharp, pointed projection; or a tuberosity, which is a large, rounded projection. Processes serve as attachment points for ligaments and tendons.
Condyle
A tuberacle is a small, rounded projection of a process formed where tendons or ligaments attach.
Large ones are tubercles and smaller ones are tuberosities.
The sharp slender process in a human bone is known as a spinous process, also called a neural spine. It is a bony projection that extends off the posterior side of the vertebra, serving as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments.
A very large blunt irregularly shaped process is typically referred to as a "tuberosity." In anatomical terms, a tuberosity is a rounded prominence on a bone where muscles or connective tissues attach. It serves as an important site for muscle leverage and can vary significantly in size and shape depending on the specific bone and its function in the body. Examples include the tibial tuberosity and the deltoid tuberosity on the humerus.