Bone Markings - LCC

Tuberosity

large rounded projection of a bone

Crest

narrow ridge of bone that is prominent

Trochanter

very large, blunt and irregular shaped projection

Tubercle

small rounded projection of a bone

Epicondyle

raised area above a condyle

Spine

sharp, slender and often pointed projection

Process

any other bony projection

Head

bony expansion carried on a narrow neck

Facet

smooth, nearly flat articular surface

condyle

rounded articular projection

ramus

armlike bar of bone

Groove

furrow in bone

Fissure

slit (or narrow opening) in bone

Foramen

round/oval opening through a bone

Notch

indentation in bone

meatus

canal-like passageway through bone

Sinus

cavity within a bone; filled with mucus and air

Fossa

shallow, basin-like depression in a bone