Bone Features

Question 1

Name the two types of elevation and projection

Answer 1

1) Ramus

2) Process

Question 2

Describe similarity in the following bone process:

1) Trochanter
2) Tuberosity
3) Tubercle

Answer 2

A large, round projection.

Trochanter is the largest
Tubercle is the smallest

Question 3

Describe similarity in the following bone processes:

1) Crest
2) Line
3) Spine

Answer 3

A small, long and narrow projection

Question 4

Head of a bone

Hint: process

Answer 4

Rounded projection that forms part of a joint.

Separated from shaft of same bone by a narrow portion (see neck).

Question 5

Neck of a bone

Hint: process

Answer 5

Section of bone between ‘head’ and ‘shaft’. Narrow portion, usually at base of head.

Question 6

Condyle

Hint: process

Answer 6

Rounded bump, large round prominence.

Usually fit into ‘fossa’ on another bone to form a joint.

Question 7

Epicondyle

Hint: process

Answer 7

Bump near Condyle. Smaller than a Condyle.

For muscle attachment

Question 8

Trochlea

Hint: process

Answer 8

Pulley shaped part or structure

Question 9

Facet

Hint: process

Answer 9

Smoothie, flat surface.

May form a joint with another facet or bone.

Question 10

Name the two types (2) of bone depression:

Answer 10

Fossa: indentation for another bone. Broad, shallow.

Sulcus: indentation made by a tendon. Narrow.

Question 11

What is the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 11

The pectoral girdle and upper limbs.

The pelvic girdle and lower limbs.

Main function = movement

Question 12

What is the Axial skeleton?

Answer 12

It is made up of the skull, spine and the thoracic cage.

Main function = PROTECTION