Bone Surface Markings

Question 1

Fissure

Answer 1

Narrow slit between adjacent parts of bones through which blood vessels or nerves pass

Question 2

Foramen

Answer 2

Openings through which blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments pass

Question 3

Fossa

Answer 3

Shallow depression

Question 4

Sulcus

Answer 4

Furrow along bone surface that accommodates a blood vessel, nerve, or tendon

Question 5

Meatus

Answer 5

Tubelike opening

Question 6

Condyle

Answer 6

Large, round protuberance with a smooth articular surface at the end of a bone

Question 7

Facet

Answer 7

Smooth, flat, slightly concave or convex articular surface

Question 8

Head

Answer 8

Usually rounded articular projection supported on neck (constricted) portion of bone

Question 9

Crest

Answer 9

Prominent ridge or elongated projection

Question 10

Epicondoyle

Answer 10

Typically roughened projection above condyle

Question 11

Line

Answer 11

Long, narrow ridge or border (less prominent than a crest)

Question 12

Spinous process

Answer 12

Sharp, slender projection

Question 13

Trochanter

Answer 13

Very large projection

Question 14

Tubercle

Answer 14

Variably-sized rounded projection

Question 15

Tuberosity

Answer 15

Variably-sized projection that has a rough, bumpy surface