What does "Bony prominence/prominent" and "projection" mean in bone markings?
I got two definitions which are Tuberosity: Large rounded projection Process: Any bony prominence
Does projection and prominence means for parts of bones to stick out? Does projection and prominence mean the same thing?
Both mean the parts of the bone that sticks out. Bone prominence is a little more specific, see http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/bony+prominence `bony prominence Any point on the body where the bone is immediately below the skin surface, which can be:` `(1) Normal, these being known as bony landmarks; or` `(2) Abnormal, which correspond to reactive outgrowths of bone (exostoses), benign tumours (e.g., osteoma) or malignant tumours (e.g., osteosarcoma).` Projections can include other specific bone features, such as condyle, which is `a smooth rounded projection` (Gray's Anatomy, 30th ed.) If you can get your hands on Gray's Anatomy (try your school library), you will find many other specific features.
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