bone position names

process

a general term for a projection from the surface of the bone

Tubercle

a relatively small bump on a bone

Tuberosity

a relatively large, rough area on a bone

spine

a short, sharp projection

Condyle

a smooth surface that articulates with another bone

Epicondyle

Raised area on or above a condyle

Head

a terminal projection that articulates with another bone

neck

a constriction below the head

Crest

an elevated ridge of bone

line

a smaller elevation than a crest

facet

smooth, nearly flat articular surface

Trochanter

large, rough bump (femur)

ramus

branch

Foraman

hole

sinus

cavity within a bone

meatus or canal

hole

Fossa

a depression on a bone surface

notch

a deep cutout in a bone

groove or sulcus

an elongated depression

fissure

a long, deep cut