A Rounded Knob That Articulates with Another Bone is Called

Question

A rounded knob that articulates with another bone is called a(n)__________.
A) condyle
B) sulcus
C) alveolus
D) foramen
E) sinus

Accepted Answer

A condyle is a rounded knob that articulates with another bone, commonly found in joints such as the knee or jaw. Sulcus refers to a groove or furrow, alveolus is a socket for a tooth, foramen is a hole or opening in a bone, and sinus is a cavity within a bone.