Prominences Flashcards
1
Q
Condyle
A
A bone end which is enlarged to
better accommodate stress.
2
Q
Epicondyle
A
A projection upon a condyle
3
Q
Crest, ridge, lip, line
A
An elevated, elongated area of bone whose narrowness usually
determines which term is used.
4
Q
Head
A
rounded end of the bone
5
Q
neck
A
a constricted area adjacent to the head
6
Q
Process
A
A projection of varying length and
size depending on the bone
7
Q
Tubercle Tuberosity
A
A rounded projection from any part
of a bone
8
Q
Spine
A
A slender projection
