Bone Terminology

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Alveolus (definition and function)

Small cavity; Sockets for teeth

<p>Small cavity; Sockets for teeth</p>
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Canal (definition and function)

Round Opening; Passage for VAN

<p>Round Opening; Passage for VAN</p>
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Condyle (definition and function)

Smooth, rounded process; Articulation

<p>Smooth, rounded process; Articulation</p>
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Crest (definition and function)

Prominent ridge; Muscle attachment

<p>Prominent ridge; Muscle attachment</p>
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Epicondyle (definition and function)

Projection above a condyle; Attachment of muscle and/or ligament

<p>Projection above a condyle; Attachment of muscle and/or ligament</p>
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Facet (definition and function)

Small, smooth, flat surface; Articulation

<p>Small, smooth, flat surface; Articulation</p>
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Foramen (definition and function)

Opening; Passage of VAN

<p>Opening; Passage of VAN</p>
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Fossa (definition and function)

Shallow depression; Muscle attachment or articulation

<p>Shallow depression; Muscle attachment or articulation</p>
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Head (definition and function)

Rounded, proximal end of certain long bones; Articulation

<p>Rounded, proximal end of certain long bones; Articulation</p>
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Line (definition and function)

Long, narrow ridge; Muscle attachment

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Meatus (definition and function)

Passage or opening; Passage and protection of nerve, vessel, or sound

<p>Passage or opening; Passage and protection of nerve, vessel, or sound</p>
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Ramus (definition and function)

Part of an irregular shaped bone that forms and angle; Muscle attachment

<p>Part of an irregular shaped bone that forms and angle; Muscle attachment</p>
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Sinus (definition and function)

Cavity or hollow space; Lighten the bones of skull and production of mucus

<p>Cavity or hollow space; Lighten the bones of skull and production of mucus</p>
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Spine (definition and function)

A ridge of bone; Muscle attachment

<p>A ridge of bone; Muscle attachment</p>
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Trochanter (definition and function)

Large projection near proximal end of femur; Muscle attachment

<p>Large projection near proximal end of femur; Muscle attachment</p>
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Tubercle (definition and function)

Smaller, rounded projection; Muscle attachment

<p>Smaller, rounded projection; Muscle attachment</p>
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Tuberosity (definition and function)

Large, roughened elevation; Muscle attachment

<p>Large, roughened elevation; Muscle attachment</p>
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Articulation

Making a joint