What are the two categories of bone markings?

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The question asks about the two categories of bone markings, a concept in anatomy.
Option 1: 'Depressions and processes' — This matches standard anatomical terminology, where bone markings are commonly classified as depressions (indentations or hollows) and processes (promjections or extensions). This aligns with common teaching and provides a clear binary grouping.
Option 2: 'Irregular and flat' — This describes shapes or surface characteristics of bones themselves, not a standard dichotomy for bone markings. It conflates morphology with marking types and is not the accepted categorization.
Option 3: 'Short and long' — These terms refer to bone shapes (short bones and long bones) rather than categories of bone markings. They describe bone classification by overall length relative to width, not markings on bone surfaces.
Option 4: 'Surface and deep' — This pair does not correspond to recognized categories of bone markings. It uses vague terms that do not map to established anatomical classes for depressions and projections on bones.
In summary, the only option that accurately reflects the standard two-category division of bone markings (depressions and processes) is Option 1, while the others describe unrelated concepts or use nonstandard terminology.

KINE-3030-001 (Fall 2025) Chapter 5

What are the two categories of bone markings?

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