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Table 6.2 Bone Features
in Saladin Laboratory Manual Fourth Edition
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01/20/2015

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Process
Definition
General term for a projection from the surface of the bone.
Term
Tubercle
Definition
A relatively small bump on a bone.
Term
Tuberosity
Definition
A relatively large rough area on a bone
Term
Spine
Definition
A short, sharp projection.
Term
Head
Definition
A hemispheric projection that articulates with another bone.
Term
Neck
Definition
A constriction below the head.
Term
Condyle
Definition
An irregular, smooth surface that articulates with another bone.
Term
Epicondyle
Definition
An elevation proximal to a condyle.
Term
Crest
Definition
An elevated ridge of bone.
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Line
Definition
A smaller elevation than a crest.
Term
Facet
Definition
A smooth, flat surface.
Term
Trochanter
Definition
A large bump (on femur).
Term
Ramus
Definition
A branch.
Term
Foramen
Definition
A shallow hole.
Term
Meatus or Canal
Definition
A tunnel or deep hole.
Term
Sinus
Definition
A cavity in a bone.
Term
Fossa
Definition
A shallow surface depression in a bone.
Term
Notch
Definition
A deep cutout in a bone.
Term
Groove or Sulcus
Definition
An elongated depression.
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Fissure
Definition
A long, deep cleft in a bone.
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