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Processes and depressions in bones Filip Opančar 2nd year, 2013/2014 University of Zagreb, School of Medicine Mentor: Aleksandra Žmegač Horvat
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What are bones for? Support Protection Allow easier interaction
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Bone processes Extend out from bones Attachments for muscles, tendons and ligaments
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Subgroups of processes 1. Bone head: a) separated from the body b) in articular cartilage
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Subgroups of processes 2. Tubercle: a) rounded processus b) attachement of muscles 3. Tuberosity: lesser elevation than tubercle
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Subgroups of processes 4. Condyle: a) rounded, joint-like process b) covered in articular cartilage
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Bone depressions Openings Hollow regions Passageways for blood vessels or nerves Help in making joints
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Subgroups of depressions 1. Fossa: a) shallow cavity b) attachment for muscles c) makes joints
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Subgroups of depressions 2. Foramen: opening for blood vessels or nerves
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Subgroups of depressions 3. Fissure: narrow, deep, slit-like opening
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Subgroups of depressions 4. Sinus: a) hollow cavity in a bone b) usually filled with air
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References http://www.bestcoloringpagesforkids.com/skeleton- coloring-pages.html http://teachmeanatomy.info/upper-limb/bones/scapula/ http://perpetuum-lab.com.hr/wiki/plab_wiki/_/anatomija- covjeka-enciklopedija/bedrena-kost;-natkoljeniena-kost- r139 http://www.cea1.com/anatomy-sistems/bones-of-the-hip- and-pelvis/attachment/bones-of-the-hip-and-pelvis/ http://www.lawrencegaltman.com/Naugbio/Bio211/Lab/B ONEvideos/PECTORALGIRDLE/HUMERUS/Humerus.ht ml https://niquimiche.wordpress.com/tag/sinus-maxilar/ The Language of Medicine, Chabner
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