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2) General terms for bone surface markings
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Anatomy
11th Grade
12/06/2011

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Fissure

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Definition
narrow slit between bones
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Foramen

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Definition
opening through which blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments pass
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Fossa

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Definition
shallow depression
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Sulcus
Definition
furrow along a bone surface that accommodates a blood vessel, nerve, or tendon
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Meatus

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Definition
tubelike opening
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Condyle

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Definition
large, round protuberance at the end of a bone
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Facet
Definition
smooth, flat, articular surface
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Head
Definition
rounded articular projection supported on the neck of a bone
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Crest
Definition
prominent ridge or elongated projection
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Epicondyle
Definition
projection above a condyle
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Line
Definition
long, narrow ridge or border
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Spinous Process
Definition
sharp, slender projection
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Trochanter
Definition
very large projection
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Tubercle
Definition
small, rounded projection
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Tuberosity
Definition
large, rounded, usually roughened projection
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