Bone Markings

Question 1

Shallow Convex or Concave Surface where two bones articulate, small smooth area

Answer 1

Facet

Question 2

A socket where two bones articulate

Answer 2

Fossa

Question 3

Shallow Pit

Answer 3

Fovea

Question 4

Narrow, elongated depression

Answer 4

Groove, or sulcas

Question 5

An indentation especially one on the edge of a bone or other organ

Answer 5

Notch

Question 6

Tunnel through a bone

Answer 6

Meatus

Question 7

Narrowslit in a bone or between adjacent parts of the bones

Answer 7

Fissure

Question 8

Hole in a bone

Answer 8

Foramen