Bone Markings

condyle

rounded articular area
epicondyle

eminence superior to condyle
crest

ridge of bone
facet

smooth, flat area; usually covered with articular cartilage and part of articulation
foramen

passage through a bone
fossa

hollow or depressed area
groove

elongated depression
line

linear elevation
malleolus

rounded process
notch

indentation at edge of bone
spine

thorn-like process
spinous process

projecting spine-like part
trochanter

large blunt elevation
tubercle

small raised eminence
tuberosity

large rounded area
protuberance

projection of a bone

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Bone Markings

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Bone markings

Updated

2012-08-30T21:14:59Z

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