Bone Flashcards
(15 cards)
Condyle is a…..
Smooth, rounded prominence that forms an articulation with another bone
Attachment of ligaments and tendons…..
Epicondyle
Ligaments are for?
Joint stability
Facet…..
Smooth, flat articulation with another bone
Tuberosity + Tubercle has ……… attached
Tendon
Tendons are for
Joint movement
Tubercle……
Small, round and rough prominence
Spine is a……
Sharp projection
Tuberosity…..
Long, rounded and rough prominence
Foramen
Passage through bone for blood vessels and nerves
Fossa
Shallow depression
Ligaments attach to?
Spines
Cervical facets are in what plane?
Allow what movement?
Transverse
Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, rotation
Thoracic facets are in what plane?
Allow what movement?
Coronal
Lateral flexion
Lumbar facets are in what plane?
Allow what movement?
Sagittal
Flexion + extension