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