tubercle

Term ID

UBERON:0005813

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]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubercle_(anatomy)

References

AAO:0010605
BTO:0002173
Tubercle:(anatomy)

Ontology

Uberon Ontology

Relationships

is a type of: anatomical projection

anatomical projection Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: anterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra areolar tubercle anatomy-visibility cervical vertebra 1 anterior tubercle deltoid process ... Show All 26 Terms

anterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra areolar tubercle anatomy-visibility cervical vertebra 1 anterior tubercle deltoid process deltopectoral crest anatomy-visibility anatomy-visibility ischial tuberosity anatomy-visibility lateral tubercle of talus lesser tubercle of humerus anatomy-visibility anatomy-visibility pectoral flipper tubercle pectoral process of humerus pharyngeal tubercle posterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra skin bony tubercle anatomy-visibility anatomy-visibility anatomy-visibility supraglenoid tubercle tubercle of rib anatomy-visibility ventral tubercle of humerus Show first 5 Terms