Bone Markings

Bone Markings Terminology

  • Description: A prominent rounded surface.

Facet

  • Description: Flat surface.

Condyle

  • Description: Rounded surface.

Process

  • Description: Projection from the bone.

Spine

  • Description: Short, sharp projection.

Tubercle

  • Description: Small, rounded process.

Tuberosity

  • Description: Large, rough surface of a bone.

Line

  • Description: Smaller elevated ridge of bone.

Crest

  • Description: Larger elevated ridge of bone.

Fossa

  • Description: Larger pit in a bone.

Fovea

  • Description: Smaller pit in a bone.

Sulcus

  • Description: Groove.

Canal

  • Description: Small passage in bone.

Fissure

  • Description: Slit through bone.

Foramen

  • Description: Hole through bone.

Meatus

  • Description: Opening into a canal.

Sinus

  • Description: Open space in bone.