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Mammalian skull
types of bones in mammalian skull
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Foramen | a hole to allow passage of blood vessels or nerves |
| Fossa | a depressed area, usually broad and shallow |
| Process | a broad designation for any bony prominence or prolongation |
| Condyle | a rounded process of a bone representing a point of articulation |
| Crest | a prominent ridge or border on a bone |
| Meatus | a short canal |