Projections That Help Form Joints

Question 0

Facet

Answer 0

Smooth, nearly flat articular surface

Example:
Where ribs attach to the vertebra

Question 1

Head

Answer 1

Bony expansion carried on a narrow neck

Example:
End of femur and humerus

Question 2

Condyle

Answer 2

Rounded articular projection ( end of bone )

Example:
Mandible (near the ears)
End of humerus, femur or tibia

Question 3

Ranks

Answer 3

Arm like bar of bone

Example:
Mandible / pubis