Bone Markings

Trochanter

(attachment) large, rough projection

Crest

(attachment) prominent ridge

Spine

(attachement) pointed process

Line

(attachment) low ridge

Tubercle

(attachment) small, rounded projection

Tuberosity

(attachment) rough projection

Head

(articulation) expanded articular end of an epiphysis

Neck

(articulation) narrow connection between the physics and disphysis

Facet

(articulation) small, flat articular surface

Condyle

(articulation) smooth, rounded articular surface

Trochlea

(articulation) smooth, grooved articular process

Sinus

(opening) (cavity) chamber within a bone

Foramen

(opening) (passageway) rounded passageway

Fissure

(opening) (passageway) deep furrow, cleft, or slit

Meatus

(opening)(passageway) opening of a canal

Canal

(opening)(passageway) canal

Sulcus

(depression)(passageway) narrow groove

FOssa

(depression)(passageway) shallow depression