A & P/ Bone Markings

rounded, articular projection, takes part in joint formation

Condyle

narrow ridge of bone, a site of muscle & ligament attachment

Crest

raised area on or above a condyle, a site of muscle & ligament attachment

Epicondyle

smooth, nearly flat articular surface, take part in joint formation

Facet

narrow opening, a passageway for nerves or blood vessels

Fissure

round or oval opening through a bone, a passageway for nerves or blood vessels

Foramen

shallow depression

Fossa

structure supported on neck, takes part in joint formation

Head

canal-like structure

Meatus

armlike projection, takes part in joint formation

Ramus

projection or prominence

Process

air-filled cavity

Sinus

sharp, slender process. a site of muscle & ligament attachment

Spine

large, irregularly shaped projection, a site of muscle & ligament attachment

Trochanter

small rounded projection, a site of muscle & ligament attachment

Tubercle

large rounded projection, a site of muscle & ligament attachment

Tuberosity