Types & parts of bones

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long bones

cylindrical bones that are longer than they are wide (ex: Femur)

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short bones

bones that are cube-like in shape (ex: carpals)

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flat bones

bones that are thin, broad, and often curved (ex: frontal lobe)

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irregular bones

bones that have unique and complex shapes

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condyle

a smooth, rounded articular process

<p>a smooth, rounded articular process</p>
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crest

a prominent ridge

<p>a prominent ridge</p>
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Facet

a small, flat articular surface

<p>a small, flat articular surface</p>
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Fissure

a long cleft; opening in bones for nerves and vessels

<p>a long cleft; opening in bones for nerves and vessels</p>
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Foramen

a rounded passageway

<p>a rounded passageway</p>
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Fossa

a shallow depression

<p>a shallow depression</p>
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Head

an expanded articular end of a bone

<p>an expanded articular end of a bone</p>
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Line

a low ridge

<p>a low ridge</p>
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Meatus

a canal with only one entrance

<p>a canal with only one entrance</p>
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process

any projection or bump

<p>any projection or bump</p>
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ramus

an angled projection of a bone

<p>an angled projection of a bone</p>
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spine

a pointed process

<p>a pointed process</p>
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trochanter

a large rough projection (Femur only)

<p>a large rough projection (Femur only)</p>
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trochlea

a smooth, grooved process (humerus only)

<p>a smooth, grooved process (humerus only)</p>
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tubercle

a small rough projection (humerus only)

<p>a small rough projection (humerus only)</p>
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tuberosity

A smaller rounded projection (clavicle)

<p>A smaller rounded projection (clavicle)</p>