Projections and Depressions Flashcards
Trochanter
Projection. Roughened bump for muscle attachment found on the femur
Tuberosity
Projection. roughened bump for muscle attachment that are smaller
Tubercle
Projection. roughened bumps for muscle attachment found on the arm
Ramus
Projection. Bridge of bone
Line
Projection. raised crest for muscle attachment and joins two bones
Ridge
Projection. raised crest for muscle attachment
Spine
Projection. raised crest for muscle attachment
Crest
Projection. raised crest for muscle attachment
Epicondyle
Projection. Roughened area above a condyle
Facet
Depression. Small, flat, smooth area for articulation
Fovea
Depression. Small pit
Fossa
Depression. socket on bone
Grove
Depression. shallow furrow
Sulcus
Depression. longer and deeper furrow
Forarmen
Depression. hole through a bone
Meatus
Depression. Canal in a bone with an end
Canal
Depression. tube in a bone
Fissure
Depression. Slit through bone
Sinus
Depression. Cavity within a bone, usually air filled
Depressions
Allow the passage of blood vessels and nerves or form joints
Projections
Projections or outgrowths that form joints or serve as attachment points for ligaments and tendons
