Projections that are sights of muscle and ligament attachment Flashcards
1
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Tuberosity
A
Large, rounded projections; may be roughened
2
Q
Crest
A
Narrow ridge of bone; ususally prominent
3
Q
Trochanter
A
Very large, blunt, irregular shaped process (only examples on femur)
4
Q
Line
A
Narrow ridge of bone; less prominent than a crest
5
Q
Tubercle
A
Small, rounded projection or process
6
Q
Epicondyle
A
Raised area on or above a condyle
7
Q
Spine
A
Sharp, slender, often pointed projection
8
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Process
A
Any bony prominence
