Terminology

Question 1

CONDYLE

Answer 1

Large, round prominence at the end of a bone, generally involved in forming a joint. Covered in articular cartilage

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EPICONDYLE

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A rounded protuberance at the end of a bone, found on the condyle. Serves as an attachment for ligaments and muscles.

Question 3

SUPRACONDYLAR RIDGE

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A ridge above the condyles that serves for muscle attachment

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CAPITULUM

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Smooth rounded eminence on lateral aspect of distal humerus. Articulates with radius

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TROCHLEA

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Grooved eminence on medial aspect of distal humerus

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RIDGE

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Line on the surface of a bone

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TUBERCLE

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Small knobby protrusion

Question 8

TROCHANTER

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Rough prominence at the proximal aspect of the femur

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TUBEROSITY

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Mediate prominence that is sometimes rough found on ribs

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FOSSA

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Shallow depression on bone surface

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NOTCH

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Depression in bone e.g jugular notch

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FORAMEN

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Hole in bone

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FACET

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Smooth, flat surface that forms a joint by articulating with a facet of another bone and creating a gliding joint.

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PROJECTION

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An area of the bone that projects above the surface of the bone

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CREST

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Raised, or prominent edge of a bone e.g Iliac crest

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MALLEOLUS

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Bony projections at the end of the fibula and tibia

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LINEA

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A long, thin strip or mark distinguished by texture or elevation.

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GROOVE

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An indentation in the bone surface that runs along a nerve or muscle

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INTEROSSEUS BORDER

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Edge of bone to which a fibrous membrane is attached, allowing one bone to be attached to another bone.

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SPINOUS PROCESS

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Raised, sharp elevation of bone where muscles and connective tissue attaches