Bone Surface Markings

Foramen

an opening for blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments to pass through

Meatus

a natural opening of passage within the body

Fossa

a shallow depression, hollow, pit, or groove

Condyle

rounded, smooth, bony prominence at the end of a bone, forming a synovial joint

Head

key bony landmarks and plates

Facet

small paired synovial joints at the back of the spine

Tuberosity

large rounded, often roughened elevation on bone surface

Spinous Process

posterior, midline, bony projections of the vertebrae

Trochanter

large bony projection on the upper lateral proximal femur

Crest

prominent raised border or ridge