Anatomy and Physiology: Bony Landmarks

tuberosity

Large/long rounded projection; may be rough

crest

narrow ridge of bone; usually prominent

trochanter

very large, blunt, irregularly shaped process (only on femur)

epicondyle

raised area on or above a condyle

process

any bony prominence

head

bony expansion carried on a narrow neck

facet

smooth, nearly flat articular surface

condyle

rounded articular projection

sinus

cavity within a bone, filled with air and lined with mucus membrane

foramen

round or oval opening through a bone

meatus

canal-like passageway through bone

Tubercle

small rounded projection

spine (of a bone)

sharp, slender projection