landmarks of bones Flashcards
1
Q
tubercle function?
A
a round nodule found on bones for the attachment of muscle or ligament
2
Q
condyle function?
A
smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone
3
Q
what is a foramen?
A
a natural opening or passage, especially one into or through a bone
4
Q
what is the aspera?
A
ridge of roughened surface on the posterior of the shaft of the femur