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Processes & Depressi
Skeletal System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tubercules | Small round process found on many bones. |
| Tuberosity | Large, rough process found on many bones. |
| Condyle | Rounded-knuckle process at a joint. |
| Fossa | Shallow pit/cavity in/on bone. |
| Foramen | Passageway for blood vessels & nerves. |
| Fissure | Deep, narrow, slit-like opening. |
| Sulcus | Groove or furrow (very, very shallow). |
| Sinus | Hollow cavity within bone. |