Articulations (Joint Surfaces) Flashcards
1
Q
A rounded knob that articulates with another bone
A
Condyle
(ex: occipital condyles of the skull)
2
Q
A smooth, flat, slightly concave/ convex articular surface
A
Facet
(ex: articular facets of the vertebrae)
3
Q
The prominent, expanded end of a bone, sometimes rounded
A
Head
(head of the femur)