Bone Markings Worksheet

Bone Markings Worksheet

Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Refer to your knowledge of bone markings and the human skeleton.

1. Which type of bone marking is a shallow depression that often serves as an articular surface?

2. A large, rounded projection that usually articulates with another bone is called a:

3. A canal-like passageway through a bone is called a  .

4. A small, rounded projection or process is known as a  .

5. The opening through a bone that usually serves as a passageway for blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments is a  .

6. Briefly describe the main functional difference between a 'process' and a 'fossa' as bone markings.

7. A 'sulcus' is a narrow ridge of bone.

8. 'Epicondyles' are located on or above a condyle.

9. Identify three different bone markings visible on the human skeleton diagram below and briefly describe their function.