Exam 1 Bone Markings

Question 1

Process

Answer 1

Any projection or bump

Question 2

Ramus

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Trochanter

Answer 3

A large rough projection where tendons or ligaments attach

Question 4

Tuberosity

Answer 4

A smaller rough projection where tendons or ligaments attach

Question 5

Tubercle

Answer 5

A small rounded projection where tendons or ligaments attach

Question 6

Crest

Answer 6

A prominent ridge where tendons or ligaments attach

Question 7

Line

Answer 7

A low ridge where tendons or ligaments attach

Question 8

Spine

Answer 8

A pointed or narrow process where tendons or ligaments attach

Question 9

Head

Answer 9

Expanded articular end of epiphysis

Question 10

Neck

Answer 10

Narrow connection between epiphysis and diaphysis

Question 11

Condyle

Answer 11

A smooth rounded articular process

“Rocker”

Question 12

Trochlea

Answer 12

A smooth, grooved articular process shaped like a pulley

Question 13

Facet

Answer 13

A small flat articular surface

Question 14

Fossa

Answer 14

A shallow depression

Question 15

Sulcus

Answer 15

A narrow groove

Question 16

Foramen

Answer 16

Rounded passageway for blood vessels and nerves

Question 17

Canal

Answer 17

A duct or channel

Question 18

Meatus

Answer 18

A passageway through a bone

Question 19

Fissure

Answer 19

An elongated cleft or slit

Question 20

Sinus

Answer 20

A chamber within a bone, usually filled with air