Bone Markings Flashcards
What is three classification of the bone markings?
Articulating, Non-Articulating, and Depressions and Openings
bone to bone connection
Articulating
enlarged end (Articulating)
Head
smooth rounded articular surface (Articulating)
Condyle
smooth flattened surface (Articulating)
Facet
no bone to bone connection
Non-Articulating
bone to muscle tendons
Non-Articulating
knob/enlargement (Non-Articulating)
Tuberosity
prominent projection (Non-Articulating)
Process
prominent ridge (Non-Articulating)
Crest
small rounded projection (Non-Articulating)
Tubercle
elongated ridge (Non-Articulating)
Line
opening/hole (Depressions&Openings)
Foramen
depression (Depressions&Openings)
Fossa
tunnel-like opening (Depressions&Openings)
Meatus