Chapter 6: Bone markings; projections that are sites of muscle and ligament attachment

Question 1

Tuberosity

Answer 1

Large rounded often rough projection; ischial tuberosity on coxal bone

Question 2

Crest

Answer 2

Large ridge on a bone. Ex;

iliac crest on coxal bone

Question 3

Trochanter

Answer 3

The only example of this is on the femur

Question 4

Line

Answer 4

Narrow ridge of a bone. This is less prominent than a crest and an example can be seen on the femur through the intertrochanteric line

Question 5

Tubercle

Answer 5

Small rounded projection or process. Similar to a tuberosity but smoother.

Question 6

Epicondyle

Answer 6

Raise area on or above a condyle

Condyle = rounded surface at a joint

Question 7

Spine

Answer 7

sharp, slender, often pointed projection.

Question 8

What are surfaces that form joints?

Answer 8

Head of the bones - expanded end of bone with narrow neck. Examples; rib and femur

Facet - smooth, flat surface at joint; example is the head of a rib

Condyle - rounded articulate projection at joint; examples are the mandible and femur