Terminology

Question 1

Define the directional plane, ‘cranial’.

Answer 1

Structures that are towards the head

Question 2

Define the directional plane, ‘caudal’.

Answer 2

Structures that are towards the tail

Question 3

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Tubercle’.

Answer 3

Small rounded projection.

Question 4

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Tuberosity’.

Answer 4

Small rough projection.

Question 5

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Process’.

Answer 5

Larger projection.

Question 6

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Spine’

Answer 6

Pointed or narrow process.

Question 7

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Fossa’.

Answer 7

Shallow depression or recess.

Question 8

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Foramen’.

Answer 8

Natural hole.

Question 9

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Condyles’.

Answer 9

Smooth rounded articular process.

Question 10

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Epicondyle’.

Answer 10

Area above a condyle.

Question 11

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Crest’.

Answer 11

Prominent ridge.

Question 12

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Sulcus’.

Answer 12

Deep groove.

Question 13

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Trochlea’.

Answer 13

Smooth grooved articular process (like a pulley).

Question 14

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Facet’.

Answer 14

Small flat articular surface.

Question 15

Define the bony landmark term, ‘Ramus’.

Answer 15

Extension of a bone that makes an angle.