Bone Markings

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to bone anatomy.

Fovea

A small, shallow depression or pit found on the surface of a bone.

Head

A rounded end of a bone, often found at the top of long bones.

Condyle

A rounded articular projection on a bone.

Facet

A smooth, nearly flat surface on a bone.

Fossa

A shallow basin-like depression in a bone.

Ramus

An arm-like projection of a bone, resembling a saw.

Epicondyle

A raised area above a condyle.

Tubercle

A small, rounded projection on a bone.

Tuberosity

A spread-out, large rounded projection on a bone.

Process

Any prominent projection on a bone.

Line

A narrow ridge, less prominent than a crest, on a bone.

Crest

A narrow, prominent ridge on a bone.

Spine

A sharp, slender projection on a bone.

Meatus

A canal-like opening in a bone.

Fissure

A narrow slit-like opening in a bone.

Foramen. (plural: foramina)

A round opening in a bone.

Notch

An indentation on the edge of a bone.

Groove

A furrow or channel in a bone.

Sulcus

A very shallow furrow in a bone.

Sinus

An air-filled cavity within a bone.