ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

SKELETAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A muscle and ligament projection that is very small and rounded.
A
tuberosity
B
tubercle
C
fossa
D
head
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A tuberosity is a large projection on the surface of the bone that is rough but can be rounded and serves as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is condyle. A condyle is a small, rounded projection or prominence at the end of the bone and often appears in joints where they articulate with other bones such as at the knee and at the temporomandibular joint.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tubercle-A small, rounded prominence where connective tissues attach. Examples include the greater and lesser tubercle of the humerus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Condyles-rounded ends or projections of bone. Epicondyle-a projection above a condyle (epi = on or above) Facets-smooth articular surfaces.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ramus. rounded, articular projection, takes part in joint formation. Condyle. narrow opening, a passageway for nerves or blood vessels.

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