Basic Anatomy Terms

Question 1

Fissure

Answer 1

Narrow slit between adjacent parts of bones through which blood or nerves pass
-Site for passage of soft tissues or joint formation

Question 2

Foramen

Answer 2

Opening (hole) through which blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments pass
-Site for passage of soft tissues or joint formation

Question 3

Fossa

Answer 3

Shallow depression

-Site for passage of soft tissues or joint formation

Question 4

Sulcus

Answer 4

Furrow along bone surface that accommodates blood vessels nerves or tendons
-Site for passage of soft tissues or joint formation

Question 5

Meatus

Answer 5

Tubelike opening

-Site for passage of soft tissues or joint formation

Question 6

Condyle

Answer 6

Large round protuberance w a smooth articular surface at end of bone
-For joint formation

Question 7

Facet

Answer 7

Smooth flat slightly concave or convex articular surface

-For joint formation

Question 8

Head

Answer 8

Usually rounded articular projection supported on neck (constricted portion) of bone
-For joint formation

Question 9

Crest

Answer 9

Prominent ridge or elongated projection

-For soft tissue connection

Question 10

Epicondyle

Answer 10

Typically roughened projection above condyle

-For soft tissue connection

Question 11

Line

Answer 11

Long narrow ridge or border (less prominent than crest)

-For soft tissue connection

Question 12

Spinous process

Answer 12

Sharp slender projection

-For soft tissue connection

Question 13

Trochanter

Answer 13

Very large projection

-For soft tissue connection

Question 14

Tubercle

Answer 14

Variably sized rounded projection

-For soft tissue connection

Question 15

Tuberosity

Answer 15

Variably sized projection that has rough, bumpy surface

-For soft tissue connection

Question 16

Concentric

Answer 16

Muscle contracts and gets shorter

Question 17

Isometric

Answer 17

Muscle contracts and length doesnt change

Question 18

Eccentric

Answer 18

Muscle contracts and elongates, causes most damage