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Flashcards in Bone Surface Features Deck (24)
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Condyle

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A rounded knob that articulates with another bone

Articulation

2
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Facet

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A smooth, flat, slightly concave or convex articular surface. Articular facet of the vertebrae

Articulations

3
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Head

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The prominent expanded end of a bone, sometimes rounded. Head of the femur

Articulations

4
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Crest

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A narrow ridge. Iliac crest of the pelvis

Extensions and projections

5
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Epicondyle

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A projection superior to a condyle. Medial epicondyles of the femur

Extensions and projections

6
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Line

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A slightly raised elongated bridge. Nuchal lines of the skull.

Extensions and projections

7
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Process

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Any bony prominence. Mastoid process of the skull

Extensions and projections

8
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Protuberance

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A bony outgrowth or protruding part. Mental protuberance of the chin

Extensions and projections

9
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Spine

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A sharp slender or narrow process. Spine of the scapula

Extensions and projections

10
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Trochanter

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One of a pair of massive processes unique to the femur

Extensions and projections

11
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Tubercle

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A small, rounded process. Greater tubercle of the humerus

Extensions and projections

12
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Tuberosity

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A rough, elevated surface. Tibial tuberosity

Extensions and projections

13
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Alveolus

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A pit or socket. Tooth socket

Depressions

14
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Fossa

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Shallow, broad, or elongated basin. Mandibular fossa

Depressions

15
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Fovea

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Small pit. Fovea capitis of the femur

Depressions

16
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Sulcus

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A groove for a tendon, nerve, or blood vessel. Intertubular sulcus of the humerus

Depressions

17
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Canal

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A tubular passage or tunnel in a bone. Condylar kennel of the skull

Passages

18
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Fissure

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A slit through a bone. Orbital Fissure behind the eye

Passages

19
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Foraman

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A hole through a bone, usually round. Foramen magnum of the skull

Passages

20
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Meat is

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An opening into a canal. Acoustic meatus of the eye

Passages

21
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Articulation markings names

3

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Condyle
Facet
Head

22
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Extensions and projections

Nine

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Crest
Epicondyle
Line
Process
Protuberance
Spine
Trochanter
Tubercle
Tuberosity
23
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Depressions

Four

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Alveolus
Fossa
Fovea
Sulcus

24
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Passages

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Canal
Fissure
Foramen
Meatus