Human Anatomy, Bony Markings Terminology

process

rough prominence for muscle attachment

tuberosity

large, blunt process

tubercle

small, blunt process

spine

pointed projection

crest

prominent border

fossa

saucer-like depression

foramen

hole in a bone

articulation

refers to a joint

head

rounded, articular surface joined to a neck

neck

constricted area between head and shaft

condyle

large concave/convex articular surface

facet

small, articular surface