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Complete list of Terms and Definitions for Appendicular Bones

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Extends from the body of the pubis to articulate with the opposite member Superior Ramus
Ridge between the two trochanters onthe posterior surface Intertrochanteric Crest
Indentation on the proximal lateral surface for articulation with the head of the radius Radial Notch
Groove between the tubercles of the humerus Intertubercular Sulcus/Bicipital Groove
In posterior wing, inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine
Posterior "ear shaped" surface with articulates with the sacrum Auricular Surface
Roughened area on the anterior surface inferior to the condyle-for attachment of the patellar ligament Tibial Tuberosity
Ball-like articualting surface of the femur head of the femur
Large projection lateral to the head of the humerus Greater Tubercle
Indefinite area inferior to the tubercles where the bone narrow on the humerus Surgical neck
Shallow groove on the superior posterior surface of the humerus passing inteirorly from medial to lateral Spiral Groove/ Sulcus of the radial nerve
Begins at the notch between the two anterior spines and cuves towards the greater scitatic notch Inferior Gluteal Line
Narrowed region immediately distal to the head of the radius neck of the radius
Outer surface of the wing, passing posterior from the crest towards the greater sciatic notch Superior Gluteal Line (Posterior Gluteal Line)
Prominent longitudinal ridge on the posteiror surface of the femur-having a medial and lateral lip Linea Aspera
Dorsal medial projection off the head of the ulna Styloid process
On posterior, inferior surface of the medial epicondyle Sulcus of the Ulnar Nerve
Projection lateral to the capitulum Laeral Epicondyle
Depression on the medial side of the greater trochanter Trochanteric Fossa
Pointed apex of the head of the fibula Styloid Process
Small ridge between the two trochanters on the snteriro sruface (for attachement of the iliofemoral ligament) Intertrochanteric Line
Concave lateral articular surface-formed by ilium, ischium and pubis Acetabulum
On the anterolateral surface, just superior to midshaft of the humerus Deltoid Tuberosity
Large, anterior proximal indentation-artiuclates with the trochlea Trochlear Notch/Semilunar Notch
Medial projection off the distal end of the tibia Medial malleolus
Pit in the head of the femur- for attachment of a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) Fovea Capitis
Disk-like proximal end which articulates with the capitulum on its proximal aspect and with the radial notch of the ulna on its medial aspect Head of the radius
Depression immediately proximal to the trochlea on the anterior surface- recieves the coronoid process of the ulna in forearm flexion Coronoid fossa
Sharp posteiror projection, superior to the ischial tuberosity Ischial spine
Dorsal surface superior to the spine Supraspinous Fossa
The more flattened end of the clavicle Acromial Articular Surface
Roughed inner area, superior to the auricular (articular) surface-site of ligament attachments Iliac Tuberosity
Projection on cranial border of the medial portion of the superior ramus Pubic Tubercle
Bluntly pointed projection on the lateral, distal surface of the radius Styloid Process
Posteriror, medial projection at the base of the neck of the femur Lesser Trochanter
Superior margin of the wing of the ilium Iliac Crest
Laterally, on the inferior surface of the clavicle Trapezoid line
The rough central area of the acetabulum Acetabular fossa
Inner, slighly concave surface of the wing of the ilium Iliac Fossa
On anterior surface, distal to the neck of the radius- an insertion site for biceps brachii Radial Tuberosity
The distal articulating surfaces of the femur Medial and Lateral Condyles
Indentation betwen the ischial spine and ischial tuberosity Lesser Sciatic Notch
Smooth articulating surface on the periphery of the acetabulum Lunate Surface
Thick, curved process attached to the superior border of the scapula projecting anterolaterally Coracoid Process
Posterior terminus of the iliac crest Posterior Superior Iliac Spine
Anterior terminus of the iliac crest Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Shelf-like projection on the supeior medial aspect of the calcaneus-articulates with the talus speriorly Sustentaculum Tali
Roughed projection on the medial and lateral sufraces of the condyles Medial and Lateral Epicondyles
Articulation between two pubic bones Pubic Symphysis
Distal end of the ulna Head of the ulna
Superior border, medial to the coracoid process Scapular notch
Constirction inferior to the head of the femur Neck of the femur
The more rounded end of the calvicle Sternal Articular Surface
Roughened area atop the lateral lip of linea aspera- for attachemt of gluteus maximus Gluteal Tuberosity
Incomplete wall on the inferior surface of the acetabulum Acetabular notch
Medial, from the pubic tubercle to the medial border of the pubis Pubic Crest
Projection medial to the trochlea Medial Epicondyle
Round, anterolateral articulating surface-articualtes with the heald of the radius Capitulum
Large posterior, inferior protuberance on the ischium Ischial Tuberosity
On superior 1/3 of posteiror surface of the tibia-extends obliquely downward and medial-for attachment of the soleus Soleal Line
Slightly concave surface of the lateral angle- articulates with the head of the humerus Glenoid Fossa/Cavity
The proximal end of the fibula Head of the fibula
Anteriorly, inferior to the head of the humerus-the ridge of bone extending down from the tubercle is the crest of the lesser tubercle Lesser Tubercle
At the base of the cornoid process Ulnar Tuberosity
Large posterior proximal projection of the ulna Olecranon Process
Anterior and inferior to the posterior gluteal line, curving from the anterior aspect toward the greater sciatic notch Middle Gluteal Line (Anterior Gluteal Line)
Slightly concave anterior surface of the scapula Subscapular fossa
Depression on the medial, distal surface for articulation with the head of the ulna Ulnar Notch
Immediately superior to the glenoid fossa Supragelnoid Tubercle
Large lateral projection at the base of the neck of the femur Greater Trochanter
Inferiorly, from the medial end of the superior ramus Inferior Ramus
Proximal, expanded ends bearing articular surfaces of the tibia Medial and Lateral Condyles
Immediately inferior to the glenoid fossa Infraglenoid Tubercle
Anterior lip of the trochlear notch Coronoid Process
Indistinct area immediately distal to the head of the humerus Anatomical neck
Slight depression immediately proximal to the capitulum, on the anterior surface- recieves the head of the radius in forearm flexion Radial fossa
Lateral, freely projecting process of the spine Acromion Process
On anterior wing, inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine Anteriror Inferiror Iliac Spine
Expanded distal, lateral end of the fibula Lateral Malleolus
Large depression immediately proximal to the trochlea on the posterior surface- recieves the olecranon process in forearm extension Olecranon Fossa
Dorsal surface inferior to the spine Infraspinous Fossa
Smooth, triangular area on the posterior distal femur where the lips of linea aspera diverge Popliteal Surface
Pulley-like medial articulating surface- articulates with the trochlear notch of the ulna Trochlea
Posteriror depression between the condyles Intercondylar Fossa
Large indentation on the posterior aspect between the posterior inferior iliac spine and the ischial spine-involves both the ilium and ischium, but primarily the ilium Greater Sciatica Notch
Projection on the medial surface of the medial epicondyle- for attachment of adductor magnus Adductor Tubercle
Posterolaterally, on the inferior surface of the clavicle Conoid Tubercle
Articulates with the glenoid fossa head of the humerus
A ridge of bone on the dorsal surface of the scapula spine
large foramen inferior to the acetabulum-bounded by pubis and ischium Obturator Foramen