SKELETAL SYSTEM - Bone Markings and Features Flashcards
1
Q
What is a foramen?
A
A round or oval opening for nerves and vessels.
2
Q
What is a condyle?
A
A rounded, knuckle-like projection.
3
Q
What is a facet?
A
A smooth, nearly flat articular surface.
4
Q
What is a tuberosity?
A
A large rounded projection, sometimes roughened.
5
Q
What is a trochanter?
A
A very large, irregular-shaped projection (only in femur).