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Bone Markings


AB
Narrow slit between adjacent parts of bones through which blood vessels & nerves pass.Fissure
Opening through which blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments passForamen
Shallow depressionFossa
Furrow along a bone surface that accommondates a blood vessel, nerve, or tendonSulcus
Tubelike openingMeatus
Large, round protruberance at the end of a bone.Condyle
Smooth, flat articular surface.Facet
Rounded articular projection suppported on the neck of a bone.Head
Prominent ridge or elongated projection.Crest
Projection above a condyle.Epicondyle
Long, narrow ridge or border (less prominent than a crest).Line
Sharp, slender projection.Spinous process
Very large projection.Trochanter
Small, rounded projection.Tubercle
Large, rounded, usually roughened projection.Tuberosity