Bone markings

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sulcus

A groove that accomodates for a tendon, nerve, or blood vessel

meatus

A tubelike passageway within a bone

fissure

Narrow slit between parts of bone to allow nerves or blood vessels to pass.

processes

Projections or outgrowths on bone that form joints or or attachment points for connective tissue, such as tendons, and ligaments to attach.

condyle

Smooth, Rounded process at an articular extremity, usually covered by cartlidge

fossa

Trench or shallow depression in a bone, often serving as an articular surface

depressions and openings

allow the passage of soft tissues (BVs, nerves, ligaments, tendons) or formation of joints

processes that form joints

condyle facet head

foramen

hole where nerves, blood vessels or ligaments pass


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