Types & parts of bones
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long bones
cylindrical bones that are longer than they are wide (ex: Femur)
short bones
bones that are cube-like in shape (ex: carpals)
flat bones
bones that are thin, broad, and often curved (ex: frontal lobe)
irregular bones
bones that have unique and complex shapes
condyle
a smooth, rounded articular process
crest
a prominent ridge
Facet
a small, flat articular surface
Fissure
a long cleft; opening in bones for nerves and vessels
Foramen
a rounded passageway
Fossa
a shallow depression
Head
an expanded articular end of a bone
Line
a low ridge
Meatus
a canal with only one entrance
process
any projection or bump
ramus
an angled projection of a bone
spine
a pointed process
trochanter
a large rough projection (Femur only)
trochlea
a smooth, grooved process (humerus only)
tubercle
a small rough projection (humerus only)
tuberosity
A smaller rounded projection (clavicle)
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