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20 Cards in this Set
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Process
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projection or bump
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Ramus
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an extension of a bone that makes an angle with the rest of the structure, arm-like projection
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Trochanter
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a large, rough projection, irrregularly shaped process (femur only)
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Tubercle
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a small, rounded projection or process
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Tuberosity
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a small, rough projection that may occupy a broad area of the bone surface, elevated projection
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Line
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a low narrow ridge, more delicate (less prominant) than a crest
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Crest
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a prominent narrow ridge
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Spine
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a pointed, slender or narrow process
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Neck
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a narrow connection between the head of the bone and the diaphysis of the bone
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Head
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an expanded (rounded) proximal end of a bone that forms part of a joint, connected to a narrow neck
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Facet
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a small, smooth flat articular surface
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Trochiea
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a smooth, grooved articular process shaped like a pulley
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Condyle
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a smooth, rounded articular process (projection)
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Epicondyle
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elevated area, above condyle
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Sulcus
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deep, narrow groove
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Fossa
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a shallow depression or recess in the surface of the bone
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Foramen
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a small, rounded passageway through which blood vessels or nerves penetrate the bone, rounded or oval hole or opening
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Fissure
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an elongated cleft or gap, slit-like opening
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Sinus
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a chamber (cavity) within a bone that is normally filled with air
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Canal or Meatus
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a large passageway through the substance of a bone, bony canal
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