Cnemial crest
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The cnemial crest is a crestlike prominence located at the front side of the head of the tibiotarsus or tibia in the legs of running species, many mammals, birds, some reptiles, and dinosaurs. The main extensor muscle of the thigh is attached to this ridge.
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