Osteological Terms Flashcards
1
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Angle
A
the point where two sides of a bone meet
2
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Articular
A
involved in a joint
3
Q
body
A
the main mass of a bone
4
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Border
A
an edge separating two surfaces
5
Q
Capitulum
A
a little head
6
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Clavicle
A
a little key
7
Q
condyle
A
a knuckle-shaped joint process
8
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Coracoid
A
resembling a raven or crow
9
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Coronoid
A
resembling a crow’s beak
10
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Costal
A
referring to the ribs
11
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Crest
A
a prominently elevated bony projection; usually much more prominent that a thin line
12
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Deltoid
A
like the greek letter d
13
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Epicondyle
A
a bony bump on a condyle
14
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facet
A
a smooth a face, usually caused by cartilage overing a joint surface or the attachment of a muscle, tendons or igaments
15
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foramen
A
a hole
