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Tuberosity of navicular bone

Tuberositas ossis navicularis

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The tuberosity of navicular bone lies on its medial or inner side and serves as the attachment point for the tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle, along with the medial cuneiform bone.

References

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 6: Lower Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 592 & 604.

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