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Chapter 6
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
09/20/2012
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Flat bones
 Definition
Thin, roughly parallel surfaces
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Irregular bones
 Definition
Complex shapes
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Short bones
 Definition
Small and boxy
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Sinus
 Definition
chamber within bone, usually filled with air
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Fissure
 Definition
elongated cleft or gap
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Diaphysis
 Definition
shaft; elongated body
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Condyle
 Definition
smooth, rounded articular process
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Head
 Definition
expanded proximal end that forms part of joint
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Trochanter
 Definition
large, rough projection)
Head
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Facet
 Definition
small, flat articular surface
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Fossa
 Definition
shallow depression or recess
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Spine
 Definition
pointed or narrow process
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Ramus
 Definition
extension that makes angle with rest of structure
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Process
 Definition
projection or bump
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Leverage
 Definition
act as levers with skeletal muscles to move body
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