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?

A tubercle is a small, rounded projection of bone that provides an attachment point for ligaments or tendons. The bump on the upper tibia where structures attach near the knee is therefore called a tubercle. A foramen is an opening, and a fossa is a depression.

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