Bone terminology Flashcards
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Process- boney prominence
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Projection or protuberance on the bone
2
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Tuberosity- boney prominence
A
Larger projection, rougher surface
3
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Tubercle- boney prominence
A
Small, rounded projection
4
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Trochanter- boney prominence
A
Large projections on the femur
5
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Condyle- boney prominence
A
Smooth rounded articular surface
6
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Spine- boney prominence
A
Long, narrow pointed projection
7
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Line- boney prominence
A
narrow ridge
8
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Torus- boney prominence
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Thick, prominent ridge
9
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Crest- boney prominence
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Narrow ridge, not as thick as Torus
10
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Fossa- boney prominence
A
Depression or cavity
11
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Foramen- boney prominence
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Hole
12
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Facet- boney prominence
A
Small, smooth, nearly flat articular surface.