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Chapter 6: Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
04/28/2014

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Irregular bones
Definition
vertebrae, bones of pelvis, facial bones
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Sesamoid bones
Definition
Small, flat, and somewhat shaped like sesame seed
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Short bones
Definition
Small and boxy
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Canal or meatus
Definition
large passageway
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Process
Definition
projection or bump
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Sinus
Definition
chamber within bone, usually filled with air
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Foramen
Definition
small rounded passageway
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Fissure
Definition
elongated cleft or gap
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Head
Definition
expanded proximal end that forms part of joint
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Tubercle
Definition
small, rounded projection
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Sulcus
Definition
deep, narrow groove
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Tuberosity
Definition
small, rough projection; may occupy broad area
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Diaphysis
Definition
shaft; elongated body
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Trochlea
Definition
smooth, grooved articular process
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Condyle
Definition
smooth, rounded articular process
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Trochanter
Definition
large, rough projection
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Neck
Definition
narrow connection between head and diaphysis
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Facet
Definition
small, flat articular surface
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Crest
Definition
prominent ridge
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Fossa
Definition
shallow depression or recess
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Line
Definition
low ridge; more delicate than crest
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Spine
Definition
pointed or narrow process
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Ramus
Definition
extension that makes angle with rest of structure
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Epiphysis
Definition
Consist largely of spongy bone
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Articular cartilage
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Covers portions of epiphysis that form articulations
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Compact bone
Definition
Strong, organized bone
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