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A&P Basic Bone Teminology
descriptive terms i.e. "process", "ramus", "tronchanter" etc.
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
10/01/2014

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Term
Process
Definition
Any projection or bump
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Ramus
Definition
Extension of bone making angle
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Tronchanter
Definition
Large, rough projection
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Tuberosity
Definition
Smaller, rough projection
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Tubercle
Definition
Small, rounded projection
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Crest
Definition
Prominent ridge
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Line
Definition
Low ridge
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Spine
Definition
Pointed or narrow process
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Head
Definition
Expanded articular end of epiphysis
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Neck
Definition
Narrow connection between epiphysis and diaphysis
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Condyle
Definition
Smooth, rounded articular process
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Trochlea
Definition
Smooth, grooved articular process shaped like pulley
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Facet
Definition
Small, flat articular surface
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Fossa
Definition
Shallow depression
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Sulcus
Definition
Narrow groove
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Foramen
Definition
Rounded passageway for vessels/nerves
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Canal
Definition
Duct/channel
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Meatus
Definition
Passageway through bone
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Meatus
Definition
Passageway through bone
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Fissure
Definition
Elongated cleft/slit
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Sinus
Definition
Chamber within bone
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