What Bones Have a Crest

Explanation: A Crest is a ridge or raised surface on the skeleton. Two examples of crests in the body would be the Iliac crest which forms the top of the pelvic bone

Where are crests located?

A crest is any of various anatomical features appearing as a raised point or ridge, most prominently those on the head or back of an animal.

What are the 2 types of bone markings?

There are three general classes of bone markings: (1) articulations, (2) projections, and (3) holes. As the name implies, an articulation is where two bone surfaces come together (articulus = “joint”).

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