P.F. Module #3 Review Flashcards

Front

Bones that form inside the tendon of a muscle at a joint

Back

Sesamoid bones

Front

Location of the lumbar vertebrae

Back

In the middle of the back

Front

Type of bone where ossification occurs in the membranes

Back

Short bones

Front

Joint movement involving drawing the shoulders forward

Back

Protraction

Front

Irregular bones

Back

Bones with complex shapes, such as the vertebrae and some facial bones.

Front

Function of the human skeletal system

Back

Movement, protection, and support.

Front

Four limbs

Back

A characteristic of the human skeleton, enabling bipedal movement.

Front

Component of a synovial joint that absorbs shock and reduces friction.

Back

Synovial fluid

Front

Joint movement example: standing up straight and leaning backwards

Back

Hyperextension

Front

Medullary definition

Back

Marrow-filled cavity where red blood cells are produced.