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13 Cards in this Set
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Articular surface |
Region where adjacent bones contact each other, forming a joint |
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Epiphysis |
Only on long Bones- the ends of the bone |
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Diaphysis |
Only on long bones- the shaft of the bone |
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Process |
A relatively large projection (part that sticks out) or prominent bump |
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Tubercle/ tuberosity |
A projection or bump with roughened surface |
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Fossa |
Smooth, shallow surface depression |
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Condyle |
Rounded articular process |
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Epicondyle |
Projection near a condyle but not part of the joint |
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Spine |
Relatively long, thin, often pointy projection or bump |
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Foramen |
Opening through a bone |
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Nutrient foramen |
Opening to allow blood vessels and nerves to enter and exit a bone |
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Ramus |
Branch off the body of a bone that is approx 90 angle to the rest of the bone |
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Head |
An enlargement of a bone at it's proximal end |
