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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).
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A “ “ is a smooth, nearly flat articular surface
Facet
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A “ “ is a bony expansion on a narrow neck
Head
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Epicondyle
Is a second rounded projection on top of a rounded condole projection
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Tubercle
Small rounded projection
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Tuberosity
Large rounded or roughened projection smaller than trochanter
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Trochanter
Very large irregularly shaped projection
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What are the depressions of bones
Allow bone to articulate with other bones to form joints ( fossa Sinus MEatus)
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fossa
Shallow basin ( dip)
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SInus
Cavity within a bone filled with air and lined mucous membrane