skeletal system Flashcards
(10 cards)
what is an articular projection?
a bony output (sticks out) that is present at joints
what is an articular depression?
a bony indentation that is present at joints
what is a non-articular projection?
a bony out put NOT found at a joint
what is the function of a non-articular projection?
provides an area of attachment fir muscles, tendons or ligaments
what is a non-articular depression?
an indentation on the bone that is NOT found at a joint
what does a non-articular depression provide?
space for nerves, blood vessels and lodging of muscles
what is a condyle? (found in articular projections)
rounded process at the end of bone
what is a trochlea? (found in articular projections)
a pulley-like structure where tendons or other bones can move against
what is an epicondyle? (found in non-articular projections)
bony projection on bone, usually located above a condyle
