BIO203 a&p LAB - terminology

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process

a relatively large projection or prominent bump

<p>a relatively large projection or prominent bump</p>
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articulation

region where adjacent bones contact each other - a joint

<p>region where adjacent bones contact each other - a joint</p>
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articular process

a projection that contacts an adjacent bone; joint with bump

<p>a projection that contacts an adjacent bone; joint with bump</p>
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eminence

a relatively small projection or bump

<p>a relatively small projection or bump</p>
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tuberosity

a LARGE projection or bump with a roughened surface; common

<p>a LARGE projection or bump with a roughened surface; common</p>
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tubercle

a SMALL projection or bump with a roughened surface

<p>a SMALL projection or bump with a roughened surface</p>
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trochanter

one of two specific tuberosities located on the femur

<p>one of two specific tuberosities located on the femur</p>
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spine

a relatively long, thin projection

<p>a relatively long, thin projection</p>
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condyle

a large rounded articular process, part of joint

<p>a large rounded articular process, part of joint</p>
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epicondyle

a projection near to a condyle but not part of the joint

<p>a projection near to a condyle but not part of the joint</p>
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line / ridge

a long, thin projection often with a rough surface

<p>a long, thin projection often with a rough surface</p>
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crest

a prominent ridge

<p>a prominent ridge</p>
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facet

a small, smooth articular surface

<p>a small, smooth articular surface</p>
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foramen

an opening through a bone; common

<p>an opening through a bone; common</p>
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fossa

a broad, shallow depressed area

<p>a broad, shallow depressed area</p>
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canal

a long, tunnel-like foramen usually a passage for notable nerves or blood vessels

<p>a long, tunnel-like foramen usually a passage for notable nerves or blood vessels</p>
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meatus

a short canal

<p>a short canal</p>
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sinus

a cavity within a cranial bone

<p>a cavity within a cranial bone</p>