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General Terms for Bone Surface Markings
A way to remember the surface features of bones.
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Biology
12th Grade
12/02/2011

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Fissure
Definition
A narrow slit between adjacent parts of bones through which blood vessels or nerves pass.
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Foramen (Foramina)
Definition
An opening through which blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments pass.
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Fossa
Definition
A shallow depression.[image]
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Meatus
Definition
A tubelike opening
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Condyle
Definition
A large round protuberance at the end of a bone.[image]
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Sulcus
Definition
A furrow along a bone that holds a nerve, blood vessel, or tendon.
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Facet
Definition
A smooth surface for articulation[image]
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Head
Definition
The large rounded projection on the bone for articulation. The humerous and femur articulate with the pectoral and pelvic girdles by the head of the bone.[image]
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Crest
Definition
A prominet ridge or more lengthy projection
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Epicondyle
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The projection above a condyle...hence the prefix "epi"

 

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Spinous process
Definition
The sharp projection on the posterior end of a vertebra[image]
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Trochanter
Definition
A very large projection![image] 
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Tubercle
Definition
A small and rounded projection
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Tuberosity
Definition
A large and rounded projection, like a trochanter, but usually roughened because it can be an attachment point for muscles or tendons[image]
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