Bone Markings and Processes

Vocabulary flashcards covering bone processes that form joints and connective tissue attachment points based on lecture notes.

Processes

Projections or outgrowths on bone that form joints or attach bone forms for connective tissue, such as ligaments and tendons.

Condyle

Large, round protuberance with a smooth articular surface at end of bone. Example: Lateral condyle of femur.

Facet

Smooth, flat, slightly concave or convex articular surface. Example: Superior articular facet of vertebra.

Head

Usually rounded articular projection supported on neck of bone. Example: Head of femur.

Crest

Prominent ridge or elongated projection. Example: Iliac crest of hip bone.

Epicondyle

Typically roughened projection above condyle. Example: Medial epicondyle of femur.

Line (linea)

Long, narrow ridge or border. Example: Linea aspera of femur.