Bone Features Flashcards
1
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Process (Projection)
A
general term for a projection from the surface of the bone
2
Q
Tubercle (Projection)
A
a relatively small bump on a bone
3
Q
Tuberosity (Projection)
A
a relatively large, rough area on a bone
4
Q
Spine (Projection)
A
a short, sharp prjection
5
Q
Condyle (Projection)
A
an irregular, smooth surface that articulates with another bone
6
Q
Epicondyle (Projection)
A
a bump on a condyle
7
Q
Head (Projection)
A
hemispheric projection that articulates with another bones
8
Q
Neck (Projection)
A
a constriciton below the head
9
Q
Crest (Projection)
A
an elevated ridge of bone
10
Q
Line (Projection)
A
a smaller elevation than a crest
11
Q
Facet (Projection)
A
a smooth, flat face
12
Q
Trochanter (Projection)
A
a large bump (on femur)
13
Q
Ramus (Projection)
A
a branch
14
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Foramen (Depression)
A
a shallow hole
15
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Sinus (Depression)
A
a cavity
