Tuberosity

(tu-ber-os/-it-e) [tuber, a swelling]. A protuberance on a bone. T., Greater, a rough projection on the outer side of the head of the humerus. T. of the Ischium, a thick, downward projection of the ischium, on which the body rests in sitting. T., Le er, a small tuberosity in front of the head and on the inner side of the bicipital groove of the humerus. 639