A&P- Bone Surface Markings

Sulcus

Furrow along bone surface that accommodates blood vessel, nerve, or tendon

Condyle

Large, round protuberance with a smooth articular surface at end of bone. (form joints)

Line

Long, narrow ridge or border (less prominent than crest). (form attachment points for connective tissue)

Fissure

Narrow slit between adjacent parts of bones through which blood vessels or nerves pass

Foramen

Opening through which blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments pass.

Crest

Prominent ridge or elongated projection (form attachment points for connective tissue)

Fossa

Shallow depression

Spinous process

Sharp, slender projection. (form attachment points for connective tissue)

Facet

Smooth, flat, slightly concave or convex articular surface. (form joints)

Meatus

Tubelike opening.

Epicondyle

Typically roughened projection above condyle. (form attachment points for connective tissue)

Head

Usually rounded articular projection supported on neck (constricted portion) of bone. (form joints)

Tuberosity

Variably sized projection that has a rough, bumpy surface. (form attachment points for connective tissue)

Tubercle

Variably sized rounded projection. (form attachment points for connective tissue)

Trochanter

Very large projection. (form attachment points for connective tissue)