Lab 3 - Bony landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
Process
A
Bump or projection
2
Q
Ramus
A
Extension making angle to rest of the structure
3
Q
Sinus or antrum
A
Chamber within a bone
Usually air filled
4
Q
Meatus or canal
A
Passageway through bone
5
Q
Fissue
A
Elongated cleft
6
Q
Foramen
A
Rounded passageway for blood vessels or nerves
7
Q
Trochanter
A
Large, rough projection
8
Q
Crest
A
Prominent ridge
9
Q
Spine
A
Pointed process
10
Q
Line
A
Low ridge
11
Q
Tubercule
A
Small, rounded projection
12
Q
Tuberosity
A
Rough projection
13
Q
Head
A
Expanded articular end
Separated from the bone shaft by a neck
14
Q
Neck
A
Narrow connection between epiphysis and diaphysis
15
Q
Facet
A
Small, flat articular surface