bone morphology- terminology Flashcards
1
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process definition
A
projection/ protuberance on the bone
2
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tuberosity def.
A
larger projection, rougher surface (for attachment of ligaments/ muscles)
3
Q
tubercle def.
A
small, rounded projection
4
Q
trochanter def.
A
large projections on only the femur, where hip and thigh muscles attach
5
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condyle def.
A
- smooth rounded articular surface
- round prominence at the end of a bone
- most often part of a joint
- forms an articulation with another bone
6
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spine
A
- long narrow pointed projection
- e.g. spinous process of vertebra provides the POA for muscles and ligaments of the spine
7
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line, crest, head def.
A
line- slightly raised elongated ridge
crest- narrow ridge
head- prominent expanded end of a bone
8
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fossa def.
A
depression or cavity
9
Q
fovea def.
A
small pit or depression
10
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foramen def.
A
hole
11
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facet def.
A
small, smooth, nearly flat articular surface
