Bone Markings

Question 1

Ala

(Ah-lah)

Answer 1

Latin for wing. Outward projections in the transverse process of the atlas (first neck bone) and large surface of the ilium region of the hipbone.

Question 2

Condyle

(KON-dyl)

Answer 2

Greek for knuckle; large articulating prominences.

Question 3

Cotyloid

(KOT-i-loid)

Answer 3

A cavity or deep articular depression (e.g., acetabulum).

Question 4

Crest

Answer 4

A significant border or ridge.

Question 5

Epicondyle

(EPI-KON-dyl)

Answer 5

An eminence (protuberance) at the articular end of a long bone, above or upon the condyle.

Question 6

Facet

Answer 6

French for small face. Small articular surfaces covered with hyaline cartilage.

Question 7

Fissure

(FISH-ur)

Answer 7

A narrow opening between two bones.

Question 8

Foramen

(foh-RAY-men)

Answer 8

Latin for aperture. An opening or hole in a bone.

Question 9

Fossa

(FOS-a)

Answer 9

Latin for cavity. A depression or small hollow.

Question 10

Fovea

(FOH-vee-a)

Answer 10

Latin for pit. A shallow non-articulating depression such as is found in the head of the femur.

Question 11

Head

Answer 11

A round articulating surface shaped like a ball.

Question 12

Line

Answer 12

A ridge on a bone not as prominent as a crest.

Question 13

Malleolus

(mal-LEY-oh-lus)

Answer 13

Latin for little hammer. The projection of bone as in the distal end of the tibia.

Question 14

Process

Answer 14

Latin for proceed. Any prominent projection of bone as in a crest, trochanter, tuberosity, or spine.

Question 15

Spine

Answer 15

Latin for thorn. A slender sharp projection.

Question 16

Trochanter

(troh-KAN-ter)

Answer 16

Greek for runner, runner’s muscle-attachment. Term used on in regards to the femur bone describing a various proximal processes.
(e.g., greater trochanter, third and lesser trochanter.)

Question 17

Acetabulum

(ah-see-TAB-yoo-lum)

Answer 17

The socket or cavity (cotyloid) of the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits.

Question 18

Trochlea

( TROCK-lee-a )

Answer 18

Greek for spoil. A “keyed” tubular pulley-shaped articular design
(e.g., trochlea of the femur)

Question 19

Tubercle

Answer 19

Latin for knob. A small rounded or rough prominence.

Question 20

Tuberosity/Tuber

Answer 20

A large prominence