Bony Landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
Crest
A
Prominent ridge or elongated projection
2
Q
Spinous process
A
Sharp, slender projection
3
Q
Condyle
A
Large, round protuberance with smooth articular surface at end of bone
4
Q
Epicondyle
A
Roughened projections above condyle
5
Q
Tubercle
A
Variably sized rounded projection
6
Q
Tuberosity
A
Variably sized projection, usually for muscle or ligament attachment
7
Q
Facet
A
Smooth, flat & slightly concave or convex articular surface
8
Q
Fissure
A
Narrow slit between adjacent parts of bone or tissue
9
Q
Foramen
A
Opening or hole
10
Q
Foramina
A
Plural of foramen
11
Q
Inter-
A
Between
12
Q
Sulcus
A
Furrow along bone surface
13
Q
Suture
A
Seam like, immovable junction between two bones
