Bones and Joints

Bone markings

Bone markings

Bone markings are features on bones that serve as attachment points for muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and provide pathways for blood vessels and nerves. There are two types: processes (projections/outgrowths) and depressions/cavities (indentations/openings).

A “ “ is a smooth, nearly flat articular surface

Facet

A “ “ is a bony expansion on a narrow neck

Head

Epicondyle

Is a second rounded projection on top of a rounded condole projection

Tubercle

Small rounded projection

Tuberosity

Large rounded or roughened projection smaller than trochanter

Trochanter

Very large irregularly shaped projection

What are the depressions of bones

Allow bone to articulate with other bones to form joints ( fossa Sinus MEatus)

fossa

Shallow basin ( dip)

SInus

Cavity within a bone filled with air and lined mucous membrane

Meatus

Canal or tube