Term Name: tubercle
Synonyms:
Definition: A round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth found on bones, skin, or within the lungs in tuberculosis. They are also found on the leading edge of Humpback Whale's flippers, improving fluid flow over the flipper's surface[WP].
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0005813]

Relationships
is a type of: anatomical projection
has subtype: anterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra areolar tubercle bicipital tuberosity cervical vertebra 1 anterior tubercle deltoid process deltopectoral crest inner metacarpal tubercle inner metatarsal tubercle ischial tuberosity lateral tubercle of astragalus lateral tubercle of talus lesser tubercle of humerus outer metacarpal tubercle outer metatarsal tubercle pectoral flipper tubercle pectoral process of humerus pharyngeal tubercle posterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra skin bony tubercle subarticular tubercles supernumerary tubercles supracondyle tubercle supraglenoid tubercle tubercle of rib ulnar tuberosity ventral tubercle of humerus