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