Projections

Question 1

Process

Answer 1

Bony prominence

Question 2

Eminence

Answer 2

Bony projection, less prominent than a process

Question 3

Spine

Answer 3

Longer, thinner, sharper process than an eminence (Ex. Scapula)

Question 4

Tuberosity

Answer 4

Large, roughened eminence, variable shape, usually site of tendon (muscle to bone) or ligament (bone to bone) attachment (Ex. Deltoid)

Question 5

Tubercle

Answer 5

Smaller tuberosity, small rougened eminence where tendons and ligaments attach (Ex. Shoulder muscles= great & lesser tubercles)

Question 6

Epicondyle

Answer 6

Nonarticular projection adjacent to condyle (Ex. Medial Epicondyle= proximal to the elbow joint & adjacent to the medial articular surface)

Question 7

Trochanter

Answer 7

Two large, prominent, blunt, rugose processes (FEMUR)

Question 8

Ridges

Answer 8

More linear elevation, often roughened (Ex. Medial & lateral above distal end of humerus)

Question 9

Crest

Answer 9

Prominent, usually sharp and thin ridge of bone, often forms b/w adjacent muscle masses (Ex. Femur)

Question 10

Line

Answer 10

A long, raised, linear surface, not as sharp as a crest (Ex. Femur)