Anatomy & Positioning Review: Bone Markings STUDY

Vocabulary flashcards defining processes, projections, depressions, and openings on bones from RADR 1411 Chapter 2.

Processes & Projections

Anatomical markings that extend out from bone.

Head

Rounded articular projection supported on neck.

Condyle

Rounded articular process.

Facet

Small, smooth-surfaced process.

Tubercle

Small rounded process.

Tuberosity

Large rounded process.

Trochanter

Two large processes on femur.

Styloid

Long, pointed process.

Malleolus

Club-shaped process.

Protuberance

Prominence on bone.

Spine

Sharp process.

Crest

Ridge border.

Line

Less prominent ridge.

Hamulus

Hook-shaped process.

Depressions & Openings

Anatomical markings that receive vessels or form joints.

Foramen

Hole for transmission of vessels/nerves.

Fossa

Pit or hollow space.

Fissure

Deep cleft/groove.

Groove

Shallow linear channel.

Sulcus

Furrow or trench.

Sinus

Cavity or hollow space.

Meatus

Tubelike passageway.

Notch

Indentation in bone border.