Bone Markings Flashcards
1
Q
Condyle
A
Large prominence (load bearing joint)
2
Q
Facet
A
Smooth/flat surface
3
Q
Head
A
Prominent, rounded epiphysis (articulating surfaces)
4
Q
Trochlea
A
Smooth, pulley-like process (articulating surface)
5
Q
Alveolus
A
Deep pit or socket in the maxillae or mandible (depressions)
6
Q
Fossa
A
Shallow depression
7
Q
Sulcus
A
Narrow groove/furrow
8
Q
Crest
A
Narrow/ridgelike projection (ligament & tendon attachment)
9
Q
Epicondyle
A
Projection above/on condyle
10
Q
Line
A
Low ridge (tendon & ligament attachment)
11
Q
Process
A
Projection/outgrowth
12
Q
Ramus
A
Elongated projection/branch
13
Q
Spine
A
Pointed/slender process (tendon & ligament attachment)
14
Q
Trochanter
A
Rough prominence on femur (tendon & ligament attachment)
15
Q
Tubercle
A
Small round projection
