A/P Practical Bone Markings and Descriptions

SPACES

allow the passage of blood vessels and nerves

fissure

space between parts of the same bone

foramen

hole

meatus

a tunnel like tube through which nothing processes

sinus

an air filled space

DEPRESSIONS

passage way for blood vessels, nerves, or tendons

groove

a smoothed indication

sulcus

synonym for groove

fossa

depression that houses nothing

ARTICULATING SURFACES

point of junction between two bones

condyle

rounded extension for articulation

head

large articulating portion on the end of a constricted portion of a bone

facet

smooth, flat surface for articulation

ATTACHMENT POINTS

allow connections of ligaments and tendons

tubercle

small rounded bump

tuberosity

larger rounded bump

tronchanter

bump on femur

crest

deep ridge

line

shallow ridge

spine

sharp extension

epicondyle

extension above a condyle

process

a prominent projection or bump