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Appendicular Bones
Bony processes of the Appendicular Skeleton for Gross Anatomy for Chiropractic School
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01/22/2011

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Slightly concave anterior surface of the scapula
Definition
Subscapular fossa
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A ridge of bone on the dorsal surface of the scapula
Definition
spine
Term
Lateral, freely projecting process of the spine
Definition
Acromion Process
Term
Dorsal surface inferior to the spine
Definition
Infraspinous Fossa
Term
Dorsal surface superior to the spine
Definition
Supraspinous Fossa
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Thick, curved process attached to the superior border of the scapula projecting anterolaterally
Definition
Coracoid Process
Term
Superior border, medial to the coracoid process
Definition
Scapular notch
Term
Slightly concave surface of the lateral angle- articulates with the head of the humerus
Definition
Glenoid Fossa/Cavity
Term
Immediately superior to the glenoid fossa
Definition
Supragelnoid Tubercle
Term
Immediately inferior to the glenoid fossa
Definition
Infraglenoid Tubercle
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The more rounded end of the calvicle
Definition
Sternal Articular Surface
Term
The more flattened end of the clavicle
Definition
Acromial Articular Surface
Term
Posterolaterally, on the inferior surface of the clavicle
Definition
Conoid Tubercle
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Laterally, on the inferior surface of the clavicle
Definition
Trapezoid line
Term
Articulates with the glenoid fossa
Definition
head of the humerus
Term
Indistinct area immediately distal to the head of the humerus
Definition
Anatomical neck
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Anteriorly, inferior to the head of the humerus-the ridge of bone extending down from the tubercle is the crest of the lesser tubercle
Definition
Lesser Tubercle
Term
Large projection lateral to the head of the humerus
Definition
Greater Tubercle
Term
Groove between the tubercles of the humerus
Definition
Intertubercular Sulcus/Bicipital Groove
Term
Indefinite area inferior to the tubercles where the bone narrow on the humerus
Definition
Surgical neck
Term
On the anterolateral surface, just superior to midshaft of the humerus
Definition
Deltoid Tuberosity
Term
Shallow groove on the superior posterior surface of the humerus passing inteirorly from medial to lateral
Definition
Spiral Groove/ Sulcus of the radial nerve
Term
Round, anterolateral articulating surface-articualtes with the heald of the radius
Definition
Capitulum
Term
Pulley-like medial articulating surface- articulates with the trochlear notch of the ulna
Definition
Trochlea
Term
Slight depression immediately proximal to the capitulum, on the anterior surface- recieves the head of the radius in forearm flexion
Definition
Radial fossa
Term
Depression immediately proximal to the trochlea on the anterior surface- recieves the coronoid process of the ulna in forearm flexion
Definition
Coronoid fossa
Term
Large depression immediately proximal to the trochlea on the posterior surface- recieves the olecranon process in forearm extension
Definition
Olecranon Fossa
Term
Projection medial to the trochlea
Definition
Medial Epicondyle
Term
On posterior, inferior surface of the medial epicondyle
Definition
Sulcus of the Ulnar Nerve
Term
Projection lateral to the capitulum
Definition
Laeral Epicondyle
Term
Disk-like proximal end which articulates with the capitulum on its proximal aspect and with the radial notch of the ulna on its medial aspect
Definition
Head of the radius
Term
Narrowed region immediately distal to the head of the radius
Definition
neck of the radius
Term
On anterior surface, distal to the neck of the radius- an insertion site for biceps brachii
Definition
Radial Tuberosity
Term
Bluntly pointed projection on the lateral, distal surface of the radius
Definition
Styloid Process
Term
Depression on the medial, distal surface for articulation with the head of the ulna
Definition
Ulnar Notch
Term
Large, anterior proximal indentation-artiuclates with the trochlea
Definition
Trochlear Notch/Semilunar Notch
Term
Large posterior proximal projection of the ulna
Definition
Olecranon Process
Term
Anterior lip of the trochlear notch
Definition
Coronoid Process
Term
Indentation on the proximal lateral surface for articulation with the head of the radius
Definition
Radial Notch
Term
At the base of the cornoid process
Definition
Ulnar Tuberosity
Term
Distal end of the ulna
Definition
Head of the ulna
Term
Dorsal medial projection off the head of the ulna
Definition
Styloid process
Term
Concave lateral articular surface-formed by ilium, ischium and pubis
Definition
Acetabulum
Term
Incomplete wall on the inferior surface of the acetabulum
Definition
Acetabular notch
Term
The rough central area of the acetabulum
Definition
Acetabular fossa
Term
Smooth articulating surface on the periphery of the acetabulum
Definition
Lunate Surface
Term
large foramen inferior to the acetabulum-bounded by pubis and ischium
Definition
Obturator Foramen
Term
Extends from the body of the pubis to articulate with the opposite member
Definition
Superior Ramus
Term
Inferiorly, from the medial end of the superior ramus
Definition
Inferior Ramus
Term
Articulation between two pubic bones
Definition
Pubic Symphysis
Term
Projection on cranial border of the medial portion of the superior ramus
Definition
Pubic Tubercle
Term
Medial, from the pubic tubercle to the medial border of the pubis
Definition
Pubic Crest
Term
Superior margin of the wing of the ilium
Definition
Iliac Crest
Term
Anterior terminus of the iliac crest
Definition
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Term
On anterior wing, inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine
Definition
Anteriror Inferiror Iliac Spine
Term
Posterior terminus of the iliac crest
Definition
Posterior Superior Iliac Spine
Term
In posterior wing, inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine
Definition
Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine
Term
Large indentation on the posterior aspect between the posterior inferior iliac spine and the ischial spine-involves both the ilium and ischium, but primarily the ilium
Definition
Greater Sciatica Notch
Term
Inner, slighly concave surface of the wing of the ilium
Definition
Iliac Fossa
Term
Posterior "ear shaped" surface with articulates with the sacrum
Definition
Auricular Surface
Term
Roughed inner area, superior to the auricular (articular) surface-site of ligament attachments
Definition
Iliac Tuberosity
Term
Outer surface of the wing, passing posterior from the crest towards the greater sciatic notch
Definition
Superior Gluteal Line (Posterior Gluteal Line)
Term
Anterior and inferior to the posterior gluteal line, curving from the anterior aspect toward the greater sciatic notch
Definition
Middle Gluteal Line (Anterior Gluteal Line)
Term
Begins at the notch between the two anterior spines and cuves towards the greater scitatic notch
Definition
Inferior Gluteal Line
Term
Large posterior, inferior protuberance on the ischium
Definition
Ischial Tuberosity
Term
Sharp posteiror projection, superior to the ischial tuberosity
Definition
Ischial spine
Term
Indentation betwen the ischial spine and ischial tuberosity
Definition
Lesser Sciatic Notch
Term
Ball-like articualting surface of the femur
Definition
head of the femur
Term
Pit in the head of the femur- for attachment of a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris)
Definition
Fovea Capitis
Term
Constirction inferior to the head of the femur
Definition
Neck of the femur
Term
Large lateral projection at the base of the neck of the femur
Definition
Greater Trochanter
Term
Depression on the medial side of the greater trochanter
Definition
Trochanteric Fossa
Term
Posteriror, medial projection at the base of the neck of the femur
Definition
Lesser Trochanter
Term
Ridge between the two trochanters onthe posterior surface
Definition
Intertrochanteric Crest
Term
Small ridge between the two trochanters on the snteriro sruface (for attachement of the iliofemoral ligament)
Definition
Intertrochanteric Line
Term
Prominent longitudinal ridge on the posteiror surface of the femur-having a medial and lateral lip
Definition
Linea Aspera
Term
Roughened area atop the lateral lip of linea aspera- for attachemt of gluteus maximus
Definition
Gluteal Tuberosity
Term
Smooth, triangular area on the posterior distal femur where the lips of linea aspera diverge
Definition
Popliteal Surface
Term
The distal articulating surfaces of the femur
Definition
Medial and Lateral Condyles
Term
Posteriror depression between the condyles
Definition
Intercondylar Fossa
Term
Roughed projection on the medial and lateral sufraces of the condyles
Definition
Medial and Lateral Epicondyles
Term
Projection on the medial surface of the medial epicondyle- for attachment of adductor magnus
Definition
Adductor Tubercle
Term
Proximal, expanded ends bearing articular surfaces of the tibia
Definition
Medial and Lateral Condyles
Term
Roughened area on the anterior surface inferior to the condyle-for attachment of the patellar ligament
Definition
Tibial Tuberosity
Term
On superior 1/3 of posteiror surface of the tibia-extends obliquely downward and medial-for attachment of the soleus
Definition
Soleal Line
Term
Medial projection off the distal end of the tibia
Definition
Medial malleolus
Term
The proximal end of the fibula
Definition
Head of the fibula
Term
Pointed apex of the head of the fibula
Definition
Styloid Process
Term
Expanded distal, lateral end of the fibula
Definition
Lateral Malleolus
Term
Shelf-like projection on the supeior medial aspect of the calcaneus-articulates with the talus speriorly
Definition
Sustentaculum Tali
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