aids in the joint's ability to bend and straighten. In infancy, the tuberosity is primarily composed of cartilage and other types ofsoft tissuethat gradually ossify throughout early childhood. A growth plate underneath the bump allows the tibia to fully develop and the protrusion to become solid...
As often happens while doing museum research, I had a serendipitous encounter with a bit of history that blew my mind a little, and had me geeking out. These things happen because museum collections are stuffed with specimens that, to the right eyes or the right mindset, pack a profound ...