LESSON 11 "ANATOMIC LANDMARKS OF THE BONE" Flashcards
1
Q
shaft of the long bone
A
diaphysis
2
Q
wide end of the long bone covered in articular cartilage
A
epiphysis
3
Q
end of the bone located nearest to the midline of the body
A
proximal epiphysis
4
Q
end of the bone located farthest away from the midline of the body
A
distal epiphysis
5
Q
opening in a bone through which the blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass
A
foramen
6
Q
projection on the surface of the bone that serves as an area for attachments of muscles and tendons
A
process
