NHI Eastern Kinesiology Practice Test

Which term describes a broad bump on a bone?

Process Trochantor Crest Head

Correct Answer:

Process

Explanation:

Think about bone landmarks and how they’re named. A broad bump on a bone falls under the general term for a projection, which is called a process. A process is any outgrowth or protrusion from a bone, so it can describe a wide variety of shapes, including a broad bump. The other terms are more specific: a trochanter refers to a large, blunt bump on certain bones (like the femur); a crest is a narrow, prominent ridge; a head is the rounded end of a bone that typically forms part of a joint. So the broad bump fits best with process because it’s a general description of a projecting area.

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