Bone terminology Flashcards by James Drury

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Process- boney prominence

A

Projection or protuberance on the bone

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Tuberosity- boney prominence

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Larger projection, rougher surface

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Tubercle- boney prominence

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Small, rounded projection

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Trochanter- boney prominence

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Large projections on the femur

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Condyle- boney prominence

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Smooth rounded articular surface

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Spine- boney prominence

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Long, narrow pointed projection

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Line- boney prominence

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narrow ridge

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Torus- boney prominence

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Thick, prominent ridge

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Crest- boney prominence

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Narrow ridge, not as thick as Torus

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Fossa- boney prominence

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Depression or cavity

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Foramen- boney prominence

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Hole

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Facet- boney prominence

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Small, smooth, nearly flat articular surface.

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