Projections

Question 1

Process

Answer 1

General projection e.g. xiphoid process of sternum

Question 2

Tuberosity

Answer 2

relatively large, rough area e.g. radial tuberosity of radius

Question 3

Tubercle

Answer 3

relatively small bump e.g. lesser tubercle of humerus

Question 4

Trochanter

Answer 4

large bump on femur e.g. greater trochanter of femur

Question 5

Condyle

Answer 5

irregular, smooth, articulation surface e.g. occipital condyles e.g. occipital condyles

Question 6

Epicondyle

Answer 6

bump on a condyle e.g. lateral epicondyle of femur

Question 7

Head

Answer 7

round articulation surface e.g. head of the ulna

Question 8

Neck

Answer 8

constriction below head e.g. neck of radius

Question 9

Crest

Answer 9

ridge e.g. anterior crest of tibia

Question 10

Line

Answer 10

smaller ridge e.g. gluteal line of ilium

Question 11

Facet

Answer 11

smooth, flat, articulation surface e.g. superior articulate facet of rib

Question 12

Spine

Answer 12

short and sharp projection e.g. ischial spine

Question 13

Ramus

Answer 13

branch e.g. superior ramus of pubis