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Bone Features
Table 6.2
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
01/20/2010

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Process
Definition
a general term for a projection from the surface of the bone
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Tubercle
Definition
a relatively small bump on a bone
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Tuberosity
Definition
a relatively large rough area on a bone
Term
Spine
Definition
a short, sharp projection
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Head
Definition
a hemispheric projection that articulates with another bone
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Neck
Definition
a constriction below the head
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Condyle
Definition
an irregular, smooth surface that articulates with another bone
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Epicondyle
Definition
an elevation proximal to a condlye
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Crest
Definition
an elevated ridge of bone
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Line
Definition
a smaller elevation than a crest
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Faceet
Definition
a smooth, flat face
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Trochanter
Definition
a large bump (on femur)
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Ramus
Definition
a branch
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