Bone markings

process

any projection or bump

ramus

an extension of a bone making an angle to the rest of the structure

trochanter

large, rough projection

tuberosity

smaller, rough projection

tubercle

small rounded projection

crest

prominent ridge

line

low ridge

spine

pointed or narrow process

head

expanded articular end of an epiphysis, often separated from the shaft by a narrower neck

neck

A narrow connection between the epiphysis and the diaphysis

condyle

smooth, rounded articular process

trochlea

a smooth, grooved articular process shaped like a pulley

facet

small, flat articular surface

fossa

shallow depression

sulcus

narrow groove

foramen

rounded passageway for blood vessels and nerves

canal

duct or channel

meatus

passageway through a bone

fissure

elongated cleft or slit

sinus

a chamber within a bone that is normally filled with air