Anatomic Landmarks Of Bones Flashcards
1
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Diaphysis
A
Shaft of a long bone
2
Q
Epiphyses
A
Wider ends of long bones, such as the femurs of the legs, covered with articular cartilage for protection
3
Q
Proximal epiphysis
A
End of bone located nearest to the midline of the body
4
Q
Distal epiphysis
A
End of bone located farthest away from the midline of the body
5
Q
Foramen
A
Opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass
6
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Process
A
Normal projection on the surface of a bone that most commonly serves as an attachment for a muscle or tendon
