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A&P - Bone Markings

Anatomy - Bone Markings

TermDefinition
Condyle A rounded process that usually articulates with another bone
Crest A narrow ridge-like projection
Epicondyle A projection situated above a condyle (bump on a bump)
Facet A small, nearly flat surface
Fissure A crack-like opening for blood vessels or nerves
Fontanel A soft spot in the skull where membranes cover the space between bones
Foramen An opening through a bone that usually is a passageway for blood vessels, nerves or ligaments.
Fossa A relatively deep pit or depression
Fovea A tiny pit or depression
Head An enlargement on the end of a bone
Margin An edge of flat bone
Neck The narrow region at the base of the head
Notch A "V" shaped depression in edge of bone
Process A prominent projection on a bone
Ramus Curved portion of bone.
Sinus Cavity within a bone
Spine Thornlike projection
Sulcus An elongated groove or depression.
Suture An interlocking line of union between bones.
Trochanter A relatively large process
Tubercle A small, knoblike process
Tuberosity A knoblike process usually larger than a tubercle.
Stylus A pin-shaped projection.
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