Bones Terminology

Question 1

angle

Answer 1

projecting or sharp corner
ex:angle of mandible, superior angle of scapula

Question 2

border

Answer 2

outer part or edge
ex:medial border of scapula, interosseous border of tibia

Question 3

canal

Answer 3

relatively narrow tubular channel or passageway
ex:carotid canal, sacral canal

Question 4

condyle

Answer 4

large smooth rounded process for articulation
ex: occipital condyle, medial or lateral condyles of femur or tibia

Question 5

crest/ridge

Answer 5

an elongated prominence
ex:supinator crest, medial or lateral supracondylar ridges

Question 6

epicondyle

Answer 6

smaller condyle or process above a condyle
ex:medial or lateral epicondyles of humerus or femur