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Flashcards in Bone terminology Deck (12)
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1
Q

Process- boney prominence

A

Projection or protuberance on the bone

2
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Tuberosity- boney prominence

A

Larger projection, rougher surface

3
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Tubercle- boney prominence

A

Small, rounded projection

4
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Trochanter- boney prominence

A

Large projections on the femur

5
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Condyle- boney prominence

A

Smooth rounded articular surface

6
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Spine- boney prominence

A

Long, narrow pointed projection

7
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Line- boney prominence

A

narrow ridge

8
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Torus- boney prominence

A

Thick, prominent ridge

9
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Crest- boney prominence

A

Narrow ridge, not as thick as Torus

10
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Fossa- boney prominence

A

Depression or cavity

11
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Foramen- boney prominence

A

Hole

12
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Facet- boney prominence

A

Small, smooth, nearly flat articular surface.