Bone Marking Terms

Question 0

Facet

Answer 0

(Articulating)

Nearly flat

Question 1

Condyle

Answer 1

(Articulating)

Large, smooth, rounded process

Question 2

Head

Answer 2

(articulating)

Expanded end

Question 3

Trochlea

Answer 3

(articulating)

Smooth, grooved, pulley-like articular process

Question 4

Alveolus

Answer 4

(Depression)

Deep pit or socket usually maxilla or mandible

Question 5

Fossa

Answer 5

(depression)

Flattened or shallow basin

Question 6

Sulcus

Answer 6

(depression)

Narrow groove

Question 7

Crest

Answer 7

(projection for tendon and ligament attachment)

Ridgelike

Question 8

Epicondyle

Answer 8

Projection

Superior to condyle

Question 9

Line

Answer 9

Projection

Low ridge; slightly raised

Question 10

Process

Answer 10

Projection

Any marked bony prominence

Question 11

Ramus

Answer 11

Projection

Angular extension of a bone related to the rest of the structure

Question 12

Spine

Answer 12

Projection

Thornlike

Question 13

Trochanter

Answer 13

Projection

Large (femur only)

Question 14

Tubercle

Answer 14

Projection

Small knoblike

Question 15

Tuberosity

Answer 15

Projection

Large, rough elevation

Question 16

Canal

Answer 16

Opening

Tubular passage

Question 17

Fissure

Answer 17

Opening

Narrow, slitlike

Question 18

Foramen

Answer 18

Opening

Hole

Question 19

Meatus

Answer 19

Opening

Tubelike opening

Question 20

Sinus

Answer 20

Opening

Cavity or hollow space