bones and joints - pre-practical

Question 1

epiphysis

Answer 1

extremity of the bone

Question 2

diaphysis

Answer 2

centre of the bone - the long shaft

Question 3

metaphysis

Answer 3

the wide portion of a long bone between the epiphysis and the narrow diaphysis

part of the growth plate in growing bone

Question 4

articular cartilage

Answer 4

hyaline cartilage

at the end of the bone where articulation occurs

Question 5

condyle

Answer 5

articular facet
smooth end of a bone
covered with cartilage that articulates in a joint with the condyle of an adjoining bone

Question 6

epicondyle and supracondylar region/ridge/line

Answer 6

above the condyle

protruding area, rough surface, muscles and ligaments attach here

Question 7

fossa

Answer 7

shallow depression

Question 8

process

Answer 8

any projection or bump

Question 9

foramen

Answer 9

hole

rounded aperture for vessels and nerves

Question 10

sulcus

Answer 10

narrow groove

e.g. for muscles

Question 11

tuberosity

Answer 11

bigger and rough projection

Question 12

tubercle

Answer 12

small rounded projection

Question 13

spine

Answer 13

pointed process