Appendix 1: Bone Surface Features - A) Elevations. (Pg. 283)

Question 1

What is the definition of an osseous tubercle?

Answer 1

a small raised elevation from the surface of bone, usually associated with the attachment of a ligament or tendon

Question 2

What is the definition of an osseous protuberance?

Answer 2

rounded elevation from the surface of bone with a larger base that appears as a swelling or knob

Question 3

What is the definition of an osseous trochanter?

Answer 3

a large, blunt projection from the surface of bone with a significant base and height

Question 4

What is the definition of an osseous tuber or tuberosity?

Answer 4

a large projection with a significant base and a variable height on the surface of bone

Question 5

What is the definition of an osseous malleolus?

Answer 5

a hammerhead-like elevation on the surface of bone

Question 6

What is the definition of the osseous elevation called “spine”?

Answer 6

a thorn-like elevation from the surface of bone

Question 7

What is the definition of an osseous process?

Answer 7

a relatively sharp bony projection from the surface of bone with an increased length