S1.8 - Surface Markings of Bones Flashcards
Name 3 types of depressions and openings.
- Foramen
- Fossa
- Sulcus
Name 3 types of joint forming processes.
- Condyle
- Facet
- Head
Name 6 connective tissue processes.
- Crest
- Epicondyle
- Line
- Trochanter
- Tubercle
- Tuberosity
What is a foramen?
A small, rounded passageway through which blood vessels or nerves penetrate the bone.
What is a fossa?
A shallow depression or recess in the surface of the bone.
What is a sulcus?
A deep, narrow groove.
What is a condyle?
A smooth, rounded articular process.
What is a facet?
Small, flat, articular surface.
What is a head?
An expanded, proximal end of a bone that forms part of a joint.
What is a crest?
A prominent ridge.
What is an epicondyle?
A raised area (on or above a condyle).
What is a line?
Narrow ridge of bone that is less prominent than a crest.
What is a trochanter?
Large, rough projection.
What is a tubercle?
A small, rounded projection.
What is a tuberosity?
A small, rough projection that may occupy a broad area of the bone surface.
