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anatomy practical two
bone anatomical features
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
06/23/2013

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head
Definition
rounded articular projection supported on the neck of the bone
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neck
Definition
a constriction below the head
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tubercle
Definition
a relatively small bump on a bone
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tuberosity
Definition
a relatively large bump on a bone
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fossa (cavity)
Definition
a shallow depression in a bone
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groove
Definition
an elongated depression
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trochanter
Definition
a very large projection on a bone
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condyle
Definition
an irregular, smooth surface that articulates with another bone; purpose is articulation
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epicondyle
Definition
a projection above a condyle; purpose is muscle attachment
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process
Definition
a projection from the surface of the bone
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spine
Definition
a pointed process
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crest
Definition
prominent ridge
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formaen
Definition
round passageway for blood vessels or nerves
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canal
Definition
passageway through substance of bone
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fissure
Definition
elongated cleft
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sinus
Definition
chamber within bone usually filled with air
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facet
Definition
small, flat articular surface
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axial skeleton
Definition
consists of the skull, vertebral column, the rib cage, and the auditory ossicles and the hyoid bone
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