Physical Therapy Fun
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. tibia
A. Bone linking the scapula and sternum
2. crutches
B. The inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
3. patella
C. The length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
4. clavicle
D. One of the tendons at the back of the knee (plural)
5. biceps
E. Any skeletal muscle having two origins
6. triceps
F. Any skeletal muscle having three origins
7. hamstrings
G. Becoming stronger
8. quadriceps
H. A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
9. stretching
I. The point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
10. tendon
J. The power to withstand hardship or stress
11. ligament
K. Either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving
12. radius
L. A wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground (plural)
13. coordination
M. The flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
14. sternum
N. Act of expanding by lengthening or widening
15. strengthening
O. Breaking of hard tissue such as bone
16. fracture
P. A muscle of the thigh that extends the leg
17. endurance
Q. The regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
18. humerus
R. A sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles
19. trapezius
S. A cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
20. joint
T. Bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow