bone markings

Question 1

Sharp bony angulations that may serve as bony or soft tissue attachments but often are used for precise anatomical description. Eg scapula, superior, lateral

Answer 1

Angles

Question 2

This usually refers to the largest, most prominent segment of bone. eg diaphysis, shaft of femur and humerus.

Answer 2

body

Question 3

Refers to a large prominence, which often provides structural support to the overlying hyaline cartilage. e.g knee joint.

Answer 3

Condyle

Question 4

A raised or prominent part of the edge of a bone. ___are often the sites where connective tissue attaches muscle to bone.

Answer 4

crest

Question 5

Refers to the main part of the shaft of a long bone. Long bones, including the femur, humerus, and tibia, all have a shaft.

Answer 5

Diaphysis

Question 6

prominence that sits atop of a condyle. The ___ attaches muscle and connective tissue to bone, providing support to this musculoskeletal system.

Answer 6

Epicondyle

Question 7

the articulating segment of a bone, usually at the bone’s proximal and distal poles. It usually has a larger diameter than the shaft (diaphysis).

Answer 7

Epiphysis

Question 8

The epiphysis is critical for bone growth because it sits adjacent to the physeal line, also known as the

Answer 8

growth plate

Question 9

The edge of any flat bone. It can be used to define a bone’s borders accurately.

Answer 9

Margin

Question 10

A depression in a bone which often, but not always, provides stabilization to an adjacent articulating bone.

Answer 10

Notch

Question 11

A raised, sharp elevation of bone where muscles and connective tissue attach

Answer 11

Spinous Process