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Bone Markings
Bone markings and definitions
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Anatomy
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01/30/2005

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Term
fossa
Definition
depressed area
deep or shallow
large, flat surface
pelvis
Term
foramen
Definition
hole
inferior of skull
transmits nerves or arteries
Term
meatus
Definition
tube surrounded by bone
Term
head
Definition
smooth, rounded end of bone on constricted neck
Term
condoyle
Definition
large, convex articular surface (may have special names)
Term
facet
Definition
small, slightly depressed,articular surface
Term
epicondyle
Definition
above a condyle
Term
trochanter
Definition
large prominence found ONLY ON FEMUR
Term
tuberosity
Definition
broad, roughned prominence
Term
tubercle
Definition
small, rounded prominance
Term
process
Definition
longer, more pointed prominence
Term
crest
Definition
elongated ridge or border
Term
ranus
Definition
bar of bone attached at both ends
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