Bone Features

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condyle large rounded knob, usually articulating with another bone
crest a narrow ridge
epicondyle an enlargement near or superior to a condyle
facet a small flattened area
head an articulation end of bone that is rounded and enlarged
process a prominent projection
spine a sharp projection
trochanter located only on the femur a larger version af a tubercle
tubercle a knob-like projection
foramen a passageway though a bone for blood vessels, nerves and ligaments
fossa groove or shallow depression
meatus a tube or tunnel like passageway though bone
sinus a hollow area