Bones-Terms Flashcards

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1
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any projection or bump

A

process

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2
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an extension of a bone making an angle with the rest of the structure

A

ramus

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3
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a large rough projection

A

trochanter

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4
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a smaller rough projection

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tuberosity

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5
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a small rounded projection

A

tubercle

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6
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a prominent ridge

A

crest

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7
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a low ridge

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line

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8
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a pointed process

A

spine

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9
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the expanded articular end of an epiphysis separated from the shaft by a neck

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head

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10
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a narrow connection between the epiphysis and the diaphysis

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neck

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11
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a smooth rounded articular process

A

condyle

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12
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a smooth grooved articular process shaped like a pulley

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trochlea

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13
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a small flat articular surface

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facet

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14
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a shallow depression

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fossa

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15
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a narrow groove

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sulcus

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16
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a rounded passageway for blood vessels or nerves

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foramen

17
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a passageway through the substance of a bone

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canal

18
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an elongate cleft

A

fissure

19
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a chamber within a bone, filled with air

A

sinus or antrum

20
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process

ramus

A

elevations and projections (general)

21
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trochanter
tuberosity
tubercle
crest
line
spine
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processes formed where tendons or ligaments attach

22
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head
neck
condyle
trochlea
facet
A

processes formed for articulation with adjacent bones

23
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fossa

sulcus

A

depressions

24
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foramen
canal
fissure
sinus or antrum

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openings