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16 Cards in this Set
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articular facet
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The smooth surface of a bone that is covered by articular cartilage and takes part in a joint.
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articular process
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A general term of the non rounded elevation of a bone that has a joint surface on it.
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condyle
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A rounded projection at the end of a bone, incorporating a joint surface.
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crest
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A ridge or linear elevation on a bone.
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demifacet
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A joint surface that is in the shape of a half-moon.
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eminence
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A low, rounded projection of a bone or internal organ.
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epicondyle
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The eminence of a bone lying immediately above its condyle.
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foramen
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An opening or hole in a bone, usually for transmission of nerves or vessels.
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fossa
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A depression on the surface of the body or a bone.
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process
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A pointed projection of a bone. Some may have joint surfaces on them.
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ramus
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A process of bone projecting like a branch from the main body of the bone.
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sesamoid bone
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A small bone embedded within a tendon. Serve as pulleys, changing the direction of force applied by a muscle at a joint, the patella is an example.
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suture
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The line of junction of two bones by a fibrous joint.
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trochnater
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One of two processes on the upper end of the fetus. They provide attachments for muscle.
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tubercle
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A medium-sized (0.4-0.8 inch) rounded projection of a bone; example proximal humorous, distal femur.
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tuberosity
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A roughened projection of a bone.
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