Bone Surface Features Flashcards
Condyle
A rounded knob that articulates with another bone
Articulation
Facet
A smooth, flat, slightly concave or convex articular surface. Articular facet of the vertebrae
Articulations
Head
The prominent expanded end of a bone, sometimes rounded. Head of the femur
Articulations
Crest
A narrow ridge. Iliac crest of the pelvis
Extensions and projections
Epicondyle
A projection superior to a condyle. Medial epicondyles of the femur
Extensions and projections
Line
A slightly raised elongated bridge. Nuchal lines of the skull.
Extensions and projections
Process
Any bony prominence. Mastoid process of the skull
Extensions and projections
Protuberance
A bony outgrowth or protruding part. Mental protuberance of the chin
Extensions and projections
Spine
A sharp slender or narrow process. Spine of the scapula
Extensions and projections
Trochanter
One of a pair of massive processes unique to the femur
Extensions and projections
Tubercle
A small, rounded process. Greater tubercle of the humerus
Extensions and projections
Tuberosity
A rough, elevated surface. Tibial tuberosity
Extensions and projections
Alveolus
A pit or socket. Tooth socket
Depressions
Fossa
Shallow, broad, or elongated basin. Mandibular fossa
Depressions
Fovea
Small pit. Fovea capitis of the femur
Depressions
Sulcus
A groove for a tendon, nerve, or blood vessel. Intertubular sulcus of the humerus
Depressions
Canal
A tubular passage or tunnel in a bone. Condylar kennel of the skull
Passages
Fissure
A slit through a bone. Orbital Fissure behind the eye
Passages
Foraman
A hole through a bone, usually round. Foramen magnum of the skull
Passages
Meat is
An opening into a canal. Acoustic meatus of the eye
Passages
Articulation markings names
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Condyle
Facet
Head
Extensions and projections
Nine
Crest Epicondyle Line Process Protuberance Spine Trochanter Tubercle Tuberosity
Depressions
Four
Alveolus
Fossa
Fovea
Sulcus
Passages
Canal
Fissure
Foramen
Meatus
