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The tibia, or shin bone, has a large bump on the top that allows for ligaments to connect to the knee. What is this projection called? foramen fossa tubercle irregularity

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its called tubercle.

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This projection is called a tubercle.

There are several projections in the human body, and they are often called tubercles with their respective names.
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