Skeleton and joints Flashcards
Definition of head
Expanded end of epiphysis separated from shaft by narrow neck
Definition of neck
Narrow connection between epiphysis and diaphysis
Definition of condyle
Smooth rounded articular process
Definition of trochlea
Smooth grooved articular process shaped like a pulley
Definition of facet
Small flat articular surface
Definition of process
Projection or bump
Definition of ramus
Extension of bone at an angle to rest of structure
Definition of trochanter
Large rough projection, femur only
Definition of tuberosity
Relatively small roughened projection
Definition of tubercle
Small rounded projection
Definition of crest
Prominent ridge
Definition of line
Low ridge
Definition of fossa
Shallow depression
Definition of sulcus
Narrow groove
Definition of foramen
Hole
Definition of fissure
Narrow cleft
Meatus/canal
Passageway through bone
Definition of sinus/antrium
Chamber within bone
Definition of joint
Union between 2 bones, do not necessarily imply movement, some are specialized to permit little/no movement
Definition of uniaxial
1 axis of rotation
Definition of biaxial
2 axes of rotation, perpendicular
Definition of multiaxial
3 axes of movement
Definition of nonaxial
All directions of movement