General Anatomy · Skeletal System · Hard

Apophysis

Meaning: Bony outgrowth with its own ossification centre that serves as a tendon attachment.

In practice: Repetitive traction from the patellar tendon can fragment this growth centre at the tibial tuberosity.

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