Osteology (Bones) Flashcards
The carpal bones are examples of which classification of bones?
Short bone
The parietal bone of the skull is an example of which classification of bones?
Flat bone
The vertebrae are classified as…
Irregular bones
Narrow slit between adjacent parts of bones through which blood vessels or nerves pass
Fissure
Opening through which blood vessels, nerves or ligaments pass
Foramen
The bone marking which is a “Shallow depression”
Fossa
Furrow along bone surface that accommodates blood vessels, nerve or tendon
Sulcus
Bone marking classified as a “Tubelike opening”
Meatus
The process which forms a joint that is defined as a large, round protuberance with a smooth articular surface at the end of the bone
Condyle
The process that forms joints that is defined as a smooth, flat, slightly concave or convex articular surface
Facet
The process that forms a joint defined as a usually rounded articular surface projection supported on the neck (constricted portion) of bone
Head
The process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue defined as a prominent ridge or elongated projection
Crest
The process which forms an attachment point for connective tissue defined as a typically roughened projection above the condyle
Epicondyle
Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue defined as a long, narrow ridge or border (less prominent than a crest)
Line
Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue described as a sharp, slender projection
Spinous process