Bony Landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
Tuberosity
A
- Large rounded projection that looks like a raised bump
- Often sites for muscle attachment
2
Q
Process
A
- Raised area of projection
- Used to attach connective tissue
3
Q
Border
A
Main portion of the bone
4
Q
Condyle
A
- Rounded bump or large rounded prominence
- Fits into a fossa on another bone to form a joint
5
Q
Fossa
A
- Shallow depression on the surface of the bones
- Receive articulating bone where a joint is formed
6
Q
Notch
A
V - shaped depression at the edge of the flat area
