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Bone Markings
National University Anatomy Bone Markings on Exam 1
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Anatomy
Graduate
09/07/2014
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Term
Capitulum
 Definition
small, round, articular head (humerus)
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Condyle
 Definition
rounded, knuckle-like, articular area, often occuring in pairs.
Term
Crest
 Definition
ridge of bone
Term
Epicondyle
 Definition
eminence superior to a condyle
Term
Facet
 Definition
smooth, flat area usually covered in cartilage.
Term
Foramen
 Definition
passage through a bone.
Term
Fossa
 Definition
hollow of depressed area.
Term
Groove
 Definition
elongated depression or furrow
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Head
 Definition
large, round articular end
Term
Line
 Definition
linear elevation
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Malleolus
 Definition
rounded processes
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Notch
 Definition
indentation at the edge of bone.
Term
Protuberance
 Definition
projection of bone
Term
Spine
 Definition
thorn-like process
Term
Spinous Process
 Definition
projecting spine-like part.
Term
Trochanter
 Definition
large, blunt, elevation
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Trochlea
 Definition
spool-like articular process or process that acts like a pulley.
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Tubercle
 Definition
small raised eminence
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Tuberosity
 Definition
large rounded elevation.
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