Processes Flashcards

Outgrowth on bones that forms joints or attachment points for connective tissues (11 cards)

1
Q

Name the 3 processes that form joints

A

Condyle
Head
Facet

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2
Q

Condyle

A

Rounded articular surface at extremity of bone

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3
Q

Facet

A

Small smooth area on bone

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4
Q

Head

A

Rounded extremity of bone

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5
Q

Crest

A

Bony ridge

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6
Q

Epicondyle

A

Projection above the condyle

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7
Q

Line (or Linea)

A

Long narrow mark/strip
(Distinguished by colour, texture or elevation)

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8
Q

Spinous process

A

Dorsal projection on vertebral arch

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9
Q

Trochanter

A

Bony prominence at proximal femur

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10
Q

Tubercle

A

Nodule, small rounded point of bone

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11
Q

Tuberosity

A

Large tubercle

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