Anatomy Terminology Flashcards
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Process
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A bony prominence
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Eminence
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A bony projection that is not as prominent as a process
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Spine
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Long, thin sharp process
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Tuberosity
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- Large eminence of variable shape
- Site of tendon or ligament attacmhet
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Tubercle
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Small eminence
Site of tendon and ligament attachment
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Trochanter
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Large blunt prominent process on femur
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Malleolus
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Rounded protruberance at ankle
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Articulation
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Adjacent bones to form a joint
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Condyle
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Rounded articular process
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Epicondyle
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Non-articular projection next to condyle
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Head
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Large rounded articular end of bone
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Diaphysis
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Long straight portion between ends of a long bone
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Epiphysis
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End part of long bone that expands for articulation
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Neck
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Joins head and shaft (diaphysis)
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Torus
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Bony thickening
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