Match each bone marking term with its corresponding description.
-large bump for muscle attachment
A)Condyle
B)Trochanter
C)Fossa
D)Sinus
E)Ramus
F)Sulcus
G)Foramen
H)Fissure

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A trochanter is a large bump specifically for muscle attachment and is typically found on the femur bone.

Answer: A
 A condyle is a rounded projection at the end of bone that usually helps to form a joint with another bone.

Answer: C
 A fossa is a depression or groove in the surface of bone and typically serves as a site of attachment for muscles or tendons.

Answer: D
 A sinus is a hollow cavity within a bone, often filled with air and lined with mucous membranes.

Answer: E
 A ramus is an extension or branch of a bone that typically serves as an attachment site for muscles or connective tissues.

Answer: F
 A sulcus is a groove, furrow, or shallow depression on a bone surface that typically serves as a pathway for vessels or nerves.

Answer: G
 A foramen is a hole, opening, or passage in a bone that usually serves as a pathway for vessels or nerves.

Answer: H
 A fissure is a narrow, slit-like opening or cleft in a bone that typically serves as a pathway for vessels or nerves.

Match Each Bone Marking Term with Its Corresponding Description