Bones
This type of bone is long and slender, such as the femur and tibia
Long bone
This is a small opening in a bone that allows nerves and blood vessels to pass through.
Foramen
This is a bony outgrowth or prominence that serves as a point of attachment for muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Process
This is the smooth, articular surface of a bone that forms a joint.
Articular cartilage
This type of bone is short and irregularly shaped, such as the vertebrae
Irregular bone
This is a cavity within a bone that contains marrow
Medullary cavity
This is a rounded projection on a bone
Tuberosity
This is the outer layer of dense, compact bone
Cortical bone
This type of bone is flat and thin, such as the sternum and skull.
Flat bone
This is a narrow channel or passageway within a bone
Canal
This is a ridge or crest on a bone
Crest
This is the porous, spongy bone tissue found inside bones.
Cancellous bone
This type of bone is small and round, often found in joints.
Sesamoid bone
This is a small, cup-shaped depression in a bone that forms part of a joint
Glenoid cavity
This is a bony prominence that forms a joint
Condyle
This is the thin membrane that lines the inside of the medullary cavity.
Endosteum
This bone is the longest bone in the human body.
Femur
This is a large, hollow space within a bone, such as the nasal cavity
Sinus
This is a small, pointed projection on a bone
Spine
This is the tough, fibrous membrane that covers the outside of a bone.
Periosteum