A tuberosity or tubercle primarily serves as a point of attachment for tendons or ligaments. It may also provide pathways for blood vessels or nerves, house or protect sensory organs, allow bone articulation, and facilitate friction control at joints. Overall, its function is crucial for various anatomical and physiological processes.

1. What is the general function of a tuberosity or tubercle? A. provides a pathway along which
blood vessels or nerves travel B. houses or protects structures such as sensory organs and nerves
C. allows two bones to come together to form a joint D. provides a point of attachment for
tendons or ligaments E. provides friction control at joints