Bones Flashcards
1
Q
Process
A
Any projection or bump
2
Q
Ramus
A
An extension of a bone
3
Q
Fossa
A
Shallow depression
4
Q
Sulcus
A
Narrow groove or depression
5
Q
Foramen
A
Rounded passageway for blood vessels and nerves
6
Q
Fissure
A
Elongated cleft
7
Q
Canal
A
Passageway through a bone
8
Q
Sinus (antrum)
A
Chamber within a bone (air-filled-cavities)
9
Q
Meatus
A
Tiny passageway
10
Q
Trochanter
A
Large, rough projection
11
Q
Tuberosity
A
A relatively smaller. rough projection
12
Q
Crest
A
A prominent ridge
13
Q
Line
A
A low ridge
14
Q
Spine
A
A pointed process
15
Q
Head
A
Articular end of an epiphysis and diaphysis
16
Q
Neck
A
Connection between the epiphysis and diaphysis
17
Q
Condyle
A
Smooth, rounded or articular process
18
Q
Trochlea
A
Smooth, grooved articular process like a pulley
19
Q
Facet
A
Small. flat articular surface
