Bone markings
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Prominent ridge of bone
Crest
smooth, nearly flat articular surface
Facet
narrow, slit-like opening
Fissure
basin-like depression
Fossa
less prominent ridge
Line
Tubelike passageway
Meatus
any bone prominence is called
Process
arm-like bar of bone
Ramus
Cavity with a bone
Sinus
Sharp, slender prominence
Spine
found only on the femur
Trochanter
Large rounded process
condyle
Round opening
foramen
small rounded process
tubercle
