What attaches to the tibial tuberosity?
The quadriceps femoris is a four-headed muscle that inserts onto the tibial tuberosity. It extends the knee, and one head (rectus femoris) flexes the hip. The patellar tendon connects the apex of the patella to the tibial tuberosity, and improves the way the quadriceps muscle pulls on the tibia.
What is tibial tuberosity in anatomy?
Anatomical terms of bone The tuberosity of the tibia or tibial tuberosity or tibial tubercle is an elevation on the proximal, anterior aspect of the tibia, just below where the anterior surfaces of the lateral and medial tibial condyles end.
Why does my tibial tubercle hurt?
In an Osgood-Schlatter lesion, the tibial tuberosity is often enlarged and painful. It hurts when bumped. It also hurts when pressure is put on it, such as when kneeling. Activities like running, jumping, climbing, and kicking may hurt because of the tension of the patellar tendon pulling on the tibial tuberosity.
Is the tibial tuberosity the shin?
The tuberosity of the tibia is a large, knob-like protrusion at the top of the tibia, or shinbone, in each leg. Also known as the tibial tuberosity or the tibial tubercle, this part of the bone is where the patellar ligament is connected to the tibia.
Is the tibial tuberosity an articular surface?
Inferior and lateral to it is the articular facet for the head of the fibula where the tibia and fibula articulate via the superior/proximal tibiofibular joint. At the anterior surface of the proximal end is the tibial tuberosity.
What ligament attaches to the tibial tuberosity?
the patellar ligament
The tibial tuberosity, for insertion of the patellar ligament, lies anteriorly.
Is tibial tuberosity normal?
In MRI, tibial tuberosity is normal, but it shows the fluid collection in the infrapatellar region. Pain may be present with activity or rest, and systemic symptoms and signs of infection are present.
How do you treat tibial tuberosity pain?
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Rest the joint. Limit time spent doing activities that aggravate the condition, such as kneeling, jumping and running.
- Ice the affected area. This can help with pain and swelling.
- Stretch leg muscles.
- Protect the knee.
- Try a strap.
- Cross-train.
Where is tibia tuberosity located?
The tibial tuberosity is a palpable bony prominence located on the anterior surface of the proximal shaft of the tibia. On the posterior aspect of the tibia, the soleal line runs diagonally in a distal-to-medial direction across the proximal third of the tibia.