Bone Terminology Lecture 1 Flashcards by Veronica Aguiniga | Brainscape

Q

What are the 7 parts of the bone?

A

Foramen
Canal/meatus
Fossa
Tuberosity
Tubercle
Process
Sinus

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Define Foramen of the bone

A

short, window-like opening

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Define Canal/meatus of the bone

A

long, narrow opening

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Define Fossa of the bone

A

depression

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Define Tuberosity of the bone

A

large, rough prominence

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Q

Define Process of the bone

A

any prominence

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Define Sinus of the bone

A

air-filled cavities

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Q

Define Medial

A

toward the midline

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Define Lateral

A

away from the midline

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Define Posterior

A

back

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Define Anterior

A

front

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Define Superior

A

top

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Define Inferior

A

bottom

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Q

What is meant by the directional word

dors-?

A

back

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What is meant by the directional word

ventr-?

A

front, belly

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Q

What is meant by the directional word

caud-?

A

tail like structure

Q

What is meant by the directional word

cephal-

A

cranial