Lab 1 Skeletal Terminology - Elevations/Projections Flashcards
1
Q
proccess
A
prominence or projection of bone
ex. transverse process of vertebra
2
Q
tubercle
A
small rounded elevation
ex. tubercle of humerous
3
Q
tuberosity (trochanter)
A
large rounded elevation
ex. deltoid tuberosity
4
Q
condyle
A
rounded articular prominence on a bone
ex. occipital condyle
5
Q
epicondyle
A
elevation situation upon a condyle
ex. humerous or medial
6
Q
line
A
narrow ridge
ex. temporal lines of the parietal bones
7
Q
crest
A
prominent ridge
ex. iliac crest
8
Q
spine
A
sharp pointed process
ex. ischial spine
9
Q
ala
A
wing like projection
ex scapula
10
Q
lamina
A
thin plate
ex vertebrae
11
Q
facet
A
small smooth area often covered with articular cartilage
ex vertebrae
12
Q
head
A
rounded articular projection
ex head of femur
