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Olecranon Process

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Found on the ulna, it forms the bony prominence of the elbow and serves as an attachment for the triceps brachii.

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Greater Trochanter

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Located at the top of the femur and serves as an attachment for several hip muscles.

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Lateral Malleolus

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Located on the lower end of the fibula, it stabilizes the ankle and articulates with the talus.

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Ischial Tuberosity

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Located in the pelvis, it supports the body's weight when sitting and provides attachment for the hamstring muscles.

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Tibial Tuberosity

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Located on the anterior surface of the tibia, it provides the attachment point for the patellar ligament.

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Calcaneal Tuberosity

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Located at the back of the calcaneus or heel bone, it provides attachment for the Achilles tendon.

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Styloid Process

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A slender pointed piece of bone just below the ear, it anchors muscles associated with the tongue and pharynx.

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Xiphoid Process

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The smallest and most inferior region of the sternum, it serves as a cartilaginous attachment for the diaphragm.

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Glenoid Fossa

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A shallow depression in the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus, forming the shoulder joint.

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Medial Malleolus

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Located at the distal end of the tibia and provides stability to the ankle joint.

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Mental Protuberance

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Located on the mandible, it provides the point of insertion for several muscles of the lower lip and chin.

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Spinous Process

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Each vertebra has a posterior spinous process which serves as a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments of the spine.

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Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)

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The anterior part of the iliac crest in the pelvis, it is a reference point for various abdominal and thigh muscles.

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Acromion Process

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Located on the scapula, it provides attachment for the trapezius and deltoid muscles.

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Coracoid Process

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Located on the scapula, it serves as an attachment point for tendons of the biceps brachii and other shoulder muscles.

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