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Week 7 Assignment
Terms used to describe bone markings
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Angle | A Corner |
| Notch | a V-like depression in the margin or edge of a flat area |
| Line | Similar to a crest but not raised as much |
| Sulcus | Groove or elongated depression |
| Sinus | Cavity within a bone |
| Fissure | Long, cracklike for blood vessels and nerves |
| Ramus | Curved portion of the bone, like ram's horn |
| Body | The main portion of a bone |
| Neck | A narrowed portion, usually the base of the head |
| Process | A raised area or projection |