Bones And Markings

Question 1

Acetabulum

Answer 1

The socket or cavity (cotyloid) of the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits

Question 2

Ala

Answer 2

Latin for wing. Outward projections as in the transverse process of the atlas (first neck bone) and large surface of the ilium region of the hipbone

Question 3

Condyle

Answer 3

Greek for knuckle; large articulating prominences

Question 4

Cotyloid

Answer 4

A cavity or deep articular depression

Question 5

Crest

Answer 5

A significant border or ridge

Question 6

Epicondyle

Answer 6

An eminence (protuberance) at the articular end of a long bone, above or on the Condyle

Question 7

Facet

Answer 7

French for small face. Small articular surfaces covered with hyaline cartilage.

Question 8

Fissure

Answer 8

A narrow opening between two bones

Question 9

Foramen

Answer 9

Latin for aperture. An opening or hole in a bone.

Question 10

Fossa

Answer 10

Latin for cavity. A depression or small hollow.

Question 11

Fovee

Answer 11

Latin for pit. A shallow non-articulating depression such as is found in the head of a femur

Question 12

Head

Answer 12

A round articulating surface shaped like a ball

Question 13

Line

Answer 13

A ridge on a bone not as prominent as a crest.

Question 14

Malleolus

Answer 14

Latin for little hammer. The projection of a bone as in the distal end of the tibia

Question 15

Process

Answer 15

Latin for proceed. Any prominent projection of bone as in a crest, trochanter, tuberosity, or spine.

Question 16

Spine

Answer 16

Latin for thom. A slender, sharp projection.

Question 17

Trochanter

Answer 17

Greek for runner, runner’s muscle-attachment. Term used on in regards to the femur bone describing various proximal processes. (Eg greater trochanter, third trochanter, and lesser trochanter)

Question 18

Trochlee

Answer 18

Greek for spool. A keyed tubular pulley-shaped articular design (such as trochlea of femur)

Question 19

Tubercle

Answer 19

Latin for knob. A small rounded or rough prominence.

Question 20

Tuberosity/tuber

Answer 20

A large prominence.