Bone Markings Flashcards
Fossa
a hollow or depression
ex. iliac fossa
Foramen
a hollow or passage through a bone
ex. obturator formen
Sinus
a cavity or sponge-like space in a bone
ex. sinus tarsi of foot
Condyle
rounded projection at the end of a bone that enters into formation of a joint
ex. condyles of tibia
Facet
smooth, flat area where a bone comes in contact with another bone
ex. facets of vertebrae
Head
spherical projection beyond a narrow neck like portion located at the end of a bone that enters into form a joint
ex. head of femur
Crest
a large ridge
ex. the crest of the ilium
Epicondyle
eminence located above a condyle
ex. the epicondyles of femur
Linea
A less prominent rigid
ex. the line aspera of the femur
Malleolus
a rounded proces
ex. the lateral malleolus of the fibula
Spinous process or spine
a sharp projection
ex. the spine of the scapulae
Trochanter
a large projection
ex. the greater trochanter of femur
Tubercle
a small rounded projection
ex. the lesser tubercle of humerus
Tuberosity
a rounded projection
ex. ischial tuberosity of the pelvis
