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Bone Markings
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
10/23/2007

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carotid foramen
Definition
a portion of the carotid artery passes through
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foramen ovale
Definition
the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve passes through this foramen
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intervertebral foramina
Definition
the spinal nerves pass through these foramina
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sphenoid sinuses
Definition
these structures produce mucus, lighten the skull and serve as a resonating chamber for sound
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perpendicular plate
Definition
forms the upper portion of the nasal septum
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petrous portion
Definition
the middle and inner ear are housed by this portion of the temporal bone
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styloid process
Definition
the styloglossus and stylohoid muscles originate here
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hypoglossal canal
Definition
the hypoglossal nerve passes through this
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acromion
Definition
the high point of the shoulder- articulates with the clavicle
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ramus and angle
Definition
the masseter munscle inserts on this part of the mandible
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infraspinatus fossa
Definition
this marking is the origin sight of the infraspinatus muscle
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radial tuberosity
Definition
this marking is the insertion site of the biceps brachii muscle
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olecranon
Definition
this marking is the insertion site of the triceps brachii muscle
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trapezium
Definition
this carpal forms the saddle joint with the first metacarpal
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calcaneus
Definition
this is your heel bone
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sacrum, ilium
Definition
the gluteus maximus muscle originates here
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acetabulum
Definition
this marking on the coxal bone articulates with the femur
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ischial tuberosity
Definition
this marking is the "sit bone"; it also is the origin site for the biceps femoris semitendinosis, and semimembranosis
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talus
Definition
the tarsal bone that forms a hinge joint with the tibia
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linea aspera
Definition
the adductor longus muscle inserts on this part of the femur
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body
Definition
this is the weight bearing part of the vertebrae
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scaphoid
Definition
this carpal articulates with the radius and is the carpal most often broken
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greater tubercle
Definition
the teres major muscle and pectoralis major muscle insert here
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mandibular fossa
Definition
this marking on the temporal bone is the site where the mandible attaches
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sagittal
Definition
this suture connect the parietal bone together
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stylomastoid foramen
Definition
the facial nerve passes through this foramen
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optic foramen
Definition
the optic nerve passes through this foramen
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sella turcica
Definition
part of the sphenoid that houses and protects the pituitary
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occipital condyles
Definition
the site of articulation between the occipital bone and atlas
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hypoglossal canal
Definition
the hypoglossal nerve passes through this foramen
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foramen magnum
Definition
the medulla oblongata passes through this foramen
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external occipital protuberance
Definition
the attachment site for the nuchal ligaments (ligament nuchae)
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supraorbital margin
Definition
the protective ridge above the eye that forms the roof of the orbit
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frontal sinuses
Definition
this cavity produces mucus, lightens the skull, and acts as a resonating chamber
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carotid canal (foramen)
Definition
the foramen that the internal carotid artery passes through
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external auditory meatus
Definition
sound waves travel through this major marking to reach the tympanic membrane
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stylomastoid foramen
Definition
the facial nerve passes through this foramen
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internal auditory meatus
Definition
the vestibulocochlear nerve passes through this foramen
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zygomatic arch
Definition
the masseter muscle originates here
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mandibular fossa
Definition
the mandible articulates with this major marking
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petrous portion
Definition
the middle and inner ear are housed by this portion of the temporal bone
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styloid process
Definition
the styloglossus and stylohyoid muscles originates here
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jugular foramen
Definition
the sternocleidomastoid muscle inserts here
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jugular foramen
Definition
the internal jugular vein, glossopharyngeal nerve, accessory nerve and vagus nerve pass through this foramen
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pterygoid process
Definition
the pterygoid muscles originate here
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sella turcica
Definition
the pituitary rests in this major marking
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superior orbital fissure
Definition
the occulomotor nerve, trochlear nerve, abducens nerve and the opothalamic branch of the trigeminal nerve pass through this foramen
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foramen ovale
Definition
the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve passes through this foramen
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foramen rotundum
Definition
the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve passes through this foramen
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optic foramen
Definition
the optic nerve passes through this foramen
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sphenoid sinuses
Definition
these structures produce mucus, lighten the skull and serve as a resonating chamber for sound
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crista galli
Definition
the dura mater (one of the meninges of the brain) attach to this major marking
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cribriform plate
Definition
the olfactory nerves pass through these foramina
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perpendicular plate
Definition
this major marking forms the upper portion of the nasal septum
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superior & middle nasal conchae
Definition
these markings help to warm, moisten, and filter air being breathed in through the nose
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ethmoid sinuses
Definition
these structures produce mucus, lighten the skull and serve as a resonating chamber for sound
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aveolar processes
Definition
these markings house the teeth
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palatine process
Definition
these marking forms the anterior portion of the hard palate
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maxillary sinuses
Definition
these structures produce mucus, lighten the skull and serve as a resonating chamber for sound
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horizontal plate
Definition
this marking forms the posterior portion of the hard palate
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lacrimal foramen
Definition
the nasolacrimal duct passes through this foramen
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ramus
Definition
the masseter muscle inserts here
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body
Definition
the temporalis muscle inserts here
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mandibular condyle
Definition
this marking articulates to the temporal bone
Term
mandibular foramen
Definition
blood vessels and nerves to the lower teeth pass through this foramen
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aveolar processes
Definition
the teeth are housed in these major markings
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intervertebral foramina
Definition
the spinal nerves pass through these foramina
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vertebral foramen
Definition
the spinal cord passes through this foramen
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transverse foramina
Definition
the vertebral arteries pass through these foramina
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body
Definition
this is the weight bearing portion of the vertebra
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vertebral arch
Definition
this structure (pedicles and laminae) form the vertebral foramen
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transverse processes
Definition
these structures serve as muscle attachment sites
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spinous process
Definition
these structures that you can feel at the center of your back serve as points of attachment for muscles
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superior artculating processes
Definition
these structures articulate with the vertebra superior to these markings
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inferior articulating processes
Definition
these structures articulate with the vertebra inferior to these markings
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xiphoid process
Definition
the diaphragm originates here and the rectus abdominis muscle inserts here
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manubrium
Definition
the clavicle articulates with this portion of the sternum
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glenoid fossa
Definition
this major marking articulates with the humerus
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corocoid fossa
Definition
this marking is the origin site of the biceps brachii muscle
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supraspinous fossa
Definition
this marking is the origin site of the supraspinatus muscle
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infraspinous fossa
Definition
this marking is the origin site of the infraspinatus muscle
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acromion
Definition
this marking articulates with the clavicle
Term
capitulum
Definition
this marking articulates with the radius
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trochlea
Definition
this marking articulates with the ulna
Term
head
Definition
this marking articulates with the scapula
Term
deltoid tuberosity
Definition
this marking is the insertion site for the deltoid muscle
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greater/lesser tubercle
Definition
the teres major/minor muscles and latissimus dorsi/pectoralis major muscle insert here
Term
lateral epicondyl
Definition
the supinator, extensor carpi ulnaris, and the extensor digitorum muscles originate here
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medial epicondyl
Definition
the flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, and the flexor digitorum superficialis muscles originate here
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trochlear notch, olecrenon
Definition
this marking articulates with the humerus
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radial notch
Definition
this marking articulates with the radius
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olecrenon
Definition
this marking is the insertion site of the triceps brachii muscle
Term
head of radius
Definition
this marking articulates with the humerus; articulates with the ulna
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radial tuberosity
Definition
marking is the insertion sity of the biceps brachii muscle
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pisiform
Definition
carpal is the bone you feel on your proximal medial palm
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scaphoid
Definition
this carpal articulates with the radius and is the carpal most often broken.
Term
trapezium
Definition
carpal forms the saddle joint with the first metacarpal
Term
iliac crest
Definition
marking is what your belt rests on
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posterior superior iliac spine
Definition
markings form the dimples on your backside
Term
acetubulum
Definition
marking articulates with the femur
Term
obturator foramen
Definition
marking allows passage of the obturator nerve
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ischial tuberosity
Definition
marking supports the body in a sitting position. It is also the origin site for the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus muscles
Term
auricular surface
Definition
this marking articulates with the sacrum
Term
head of femur
Definition
marking articulates with the coxas bone
Term
fovea capitis
Definition
marking is the attachment site of the capitate ligament
Term
gluteal tuberosity
Definition
gluteus maxmus muscle inserts here
Term
greater trochanter
Definition
the gluteus medius muscle inserts here
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lesser trochanter
Definition
the iliacus and psoas major muscles insert here
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linea aspera
Definition
the adductor longus and adductor magnus muscles insert here
Term
medial condyle
Definition
the semimembranosus muscle inserts here
Term
tibial tuberosity
Definition
the quadriceps femoris muscle inserts here by way of the patellar ligament
Term
medial malleolus
Definition
this marking is what you call your ankle bone on the medial side of your leg
Term
head of fibula
Definition
the biceps femoris muscle inserts here; this marking articulates with the tibia
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lateral malleolus
Definition
this marking is what you call your ankle bone on the lateral side of your leg
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calcaneus
Definition
this is your heel bone
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talus
Definition
this tarsal bone articulates with the tibia and fibula
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