Anatomical Ridges, Openings and Depressions to describe bony features Flashcards
1
Q
Line or Linea
A
Low ridge
2
Q
Crest or Crista
A
Prominent ridge
3
Q
Spine
A
Very high ridge
4
Q
Foramen
A
Hole
5
Q
Canal or Meatus
A
Tunnel
6
Q
Fissure
A
Cleft
7
Q
Sinus or Labyrinth
A
Cavity
8
Q
Fossa
A
General term for a depression
9
Q
Notch
A
Depression in bone margin
10
Q
Fovea
A
Little pit
11
Q
Groove or Sulcus
A
Deeper, narrow depression