Anatomical Ridges, Openings and Depressions to describe bony features Flashcards

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Line or Linea

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Low ridge

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Crest or Crista

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Prominent ridge

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Spine

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Very high ridge

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Foramen

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Hole

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Canal or Meatus

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Tunnel

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Fissure

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Cleft

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Sinus or Labyrinth

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Cavity

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Fossa

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General term for a depression

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Notch

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Depression in bone margin

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Fovea

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Little pit

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Groove or Sulcus

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Deeper, narrow depression

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