Bone terminology Flashcards
Process
any prominent projection or bump
Ramus
an extension of a bone making an angle to the rest of the structure
Elevation
processes that serve as attachment sites for tendons or ligaments
Processes formed for articulation with adjacent bones
Crest
a prominent ridge
serve as attachement sites for tendons or ligaments
epicondyle
a projection situated upon a condyle
serve as attachement sites for tendons or ligaments
line (linea)
a low and narrow ridge
serve as attachement sites for tendons or ligaments
Spine
a pointed or thorn-like projection
serve as attachement sites for tendons or ligaments
Trochanter
a relatively large process
serve as attachement sites for tendons or ligaments
Tuber/tuberosity tubercle
a small rounded knob-like protuberance
serve as attachement sites for tendons or ligaments
Condyle
A smooth, rounded articular process
articulate with adjacent bones
facet
a small, flat articular surface
articulate with adjacent bones
head
a rounded enlargement on the end of a bone (epiphysis), separated from the shaft (diaphysis) by the neck
(articulate with adjacent bones)
neck
a narrow connection between the epiphysis and the diaphysis
articulate with adjacent bones
suture
an interlocking line of union between bones
articulate with adjacent bones
trochlea
a smooth, grooved articular process shaped like a pulley; includes a central groove that is bounded by ridges on either side
(articulate with adjacent bones)
