Descriptive Terms in Osteology (The Skeletal System) Flashcards
a general term for a prominence
process
a large, rounded non-articular projection
tuberosity
similar to a tuberosity but is smaller in size
tubercle
refers to a few non-articular prominence
trochanter
a pointed projection
spine of spinous process
a sharp ridge
crest
a very small ridge
line
is a rounded articular enlargement at the end of the bone; it may be joined to the shaft by a constricted part, the neck
head
an articular eminence which is cylindrical
condyle
a non-articular projection in connection with a condyle
epicondyle
a pulley-like articular mass
trochlea
is a shallow articular depression
glenoid cavity
a deeper articular depression
cotyloid cavity or acetabulum
commonly applied to articular surfaces of small extent, specially when they are not strongly concave or convex
facet
are applied to various forms of depression (5)
fossa, fovea, groove, sulcus and impression