Landmark Definitions Flashcards by Melanie Duncan

Q

crest

A

a narrow ridge like prominence

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epicondyle

A

projection above a condyle

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line

A

long linear elevation

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malleolus

A

rounded process at the end of bone

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notch

A

indentation at the edge of bone

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process

A

any marked boney projection

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protuberance

A

projection of bone

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spine

A

sharp, slender or horn-like projection

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spinous process

A

spine-like projection

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trochanter

A

large blunt projection of the femur

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tubercle

A

small, rounded projection or knob

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tuberosity

A

large rounded projection

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