Anatomy Bony Landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
Process
A
Any projection or bump
2
Q
Ramus (plural = rami)
A
An extension of a bone making an angle to the rest of the structure
3
Q
Trochanter
A
A large, rough projection
4
Q
Tuberosity
A
A smaller, rough projection (smaller than a trochanter)
5
Q
Tubercle
A
A small, rounded projection (smaller than a tuberosity)
6
Q
Crest
A
A prominent ridge
7
Q
Line
A
A low ridge or border (less prominent than a crest)
8
Q
Spine
A
A pointed process
9
Q
Epicondyle
A
A projection above a condyle
10
Q
Head
A
An expanded, rounded articular end, usually supported on the neck of a bone
11
Q
Condyle
A
A smooth, rounded articular process
12
Q
Trochlea
A
A smooth, grooved articular process, shaped like a pulley
13
Q
Facet
A
A small, flat articular surface
14
Q
Fossa (fossae)
A
A shallow, basin-like depression
15
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Sulcus (sulci)
A
A narrow groove
