Terminology Of Anatomical Landmarks Of Bones Flashcards
1
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A natural opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves and ligaments pass
A
Foramen
2
Q
A hollow, grooved, or depressed area in a bone
A
Fossa
3
Q
The external opening of a canal
A
Meatus
4
Q
A prominence or projection on a bone
A
Process
5
Q
The jagged line where bones articulate and form a joint that does not move
A
Suture
6
Q
The site where bones come together to form a cartilaginous joint
A
Symphysis
7
Q
A small, rough projection on a bone
A
Tubercle
8
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A large, rounded process on a bone
A
Tuberosity
