We have been looking at anatomical landmarks of the skeleton & focused on species of dogs, cats & small mammals.
Before examining the skeleton, it is useful to be aware of the terminology used to describe bones.
Match the description in the left hand column to the correct definition in the right hand column for the features of bones.
DESCRIPTION
DEFINITION
CONDYLE
A depression within a bone where another structure is found
CREST
A depression in a bone
FORAMEN
A rounded protuberance at the end of a bone
FOSSA
A thin, elongated projection
GROOVE
A raised area of bone
MEDULLARY CAVITY
A hole or opening within a bone
PERIOSTEUM
The centre of long bones – often where bone marrow is found
PROCESS
The area of the tubercle where tendons attach
SINUS
A prominent area of the femur that lies behind the head of the femur
SPINE
A small elevation on the surface of a bone
TROCHANTER
The central part of a bone
TUBERCLE
The outer covering of bones
TUBEROSITY
A narrow, hollow cavity
The diagram below shows pieces of a skull. Can you identify numbers 1-8?
Axial Skeleton
