Extensions & Projections Flashcards
1
Q
A narrow ridge
A
Crest
(ex: iliac crest of the pelvis)
2
Q
an expanded region superior to a condyle
A
epicondyle
(ex: medial epicondyle of the femur)
3
Q
a slightly raised, elongated ridge
A
line
(ex: nuchal lines of the skull)
4
Q
any bony prominence
A
process
(ex: mastoid process of the skull)
5
Q
a bony outgrowth/ protruding part
A
protuberance
(ex: mental protuberance of the chin)
6
Q
a sharp, slender, or narrow process
A
spine
(ex: mental spines of the mandible)
7
Q
two massive processes unique to the femur
A
trochanter
8
Q
a small, rounded process
A
tubercle
(ex: greater tubercle of the humerus)
9
Q
a rough elevated surface
A
tuberosity
(ex: tibial tuberosity)
