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Table 6.2 Bone Features
in Saladin Laboratory Manual Fourth Edition
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01/20/2015
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Term
Process
 Definition
General term for a projection from the surface of the bone.
Term
Tubercle
 Definition
A relatively small bump on a bone.
Term
Tuberosity
 Definition
A relatively large rough area on a bone
Term
Spine
 Definition
A short, sharp projection.
Term
Head
 Definition
A hemispheric projection that articulates with another bone.
Term
Neck
 Definition
A constriction below the head.
Term
Condyle
 Definition
An irregular, smooth surface that articulates with another bone.
Term
Epicondyle
 Definition
An elevation proximal to a condyle.
Term
Crest
 Definition
An elevated ridge of bone.
Term
Line
 Definition
A smaller elevation than a crest.
Term
Facet
 Definition
A smooth, flat surface.
Term
Trochanter
 Definition
A large bump (on femur).
Term
Ramus
 Definition
A branch.
Term
Foramen
 Definition
A shallow hole.
Term
Meatus or Canal
 Definition
A tunnel or deep hole.
Term
Sinus
 Definition
A cavity in a bone.
Term
Fossa
 Definition
A shallow surface depression in a bone.
Term
Notch
 Definition
A deep cutout in a bone.
Term
Groove or Sulcus
 Definition
An elongated depression.
Term
Fissure
 Definition
A long, deep cleft in a bone.
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