Bones of the skull terminology

Plate

flat, bony structure

Process

a prominence on a bony structure

Condyle

prominence found at articulations (joints)

Head

rounded surface projecting from a bone

Tuberosity

large prominence, muscles/tendons attach

Arch

bridge

Cornu

hornlike

Epicondyle 

small prominence above a condyle 

Tubercle/eminence

rounded elevation

Crest

border or ridge

Line 

straight, small ridge 

Spine

sharp point

Incisura/notch

indentation at edge of bone

Sulcus

shallow depression; pathway of arteries or nerves

Fossa

deep depression; muscle attachment usually found in joints 

Foramen

short, window like opening

Canal

long and narrow

Meatus 

type of canal

Fissure

narrow, cleft-like opening

Ostium

small opening, esp. into hollow organ/canal

Aperture

an opening 

Articulation

where bones join together

Suture

union of bones by fibrous tissue