1.2.4: Healthy active lifestyles and your muscular system (MUSCULAR SYSTEM) Flashcards
name all the muscles
Deltoid, Trapezius, Lattisimus Dorsi, Pectoral muscle, Abdominal muscle, Biceps, Triceps, Gluteus maximus, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius
movement at the deltoid?
abduction at the shoulder
movement at the trapezius? give an example in sport.
rotation backwards of the shoulder eg rowing, swimming backstroke
movement at the lattisimus dorsi?
rotation backwards at the shoulder
movement at the pectoral muscle and an example in sport.
adduction at the shoulder eg swimming front crawl.
give two examples of the abdominal muscle being used in sport.
rowing and situps
movement at the abdominal muscle
flexion/rotation of the trunk
movement of the bicep
flexion of the elbow
give an example of where the biceps could be used in sport
serve in tennis and bending the arm to throw a cricket ball
what movement do the triceps allow?
extension at the elbow
what movement does the gluteus Maximus allow?
extension of the hip
what movement do the quadriceps allow?
extension of the knee
what movement do the hamstrings allow?
flexion of the knee
what movement does the gastrocnemius allow?
plantaflexion at the toes
give an example of the gastrocnemius being used in sport
running; pushing onto the toes, pike in trampolining
give an example of the quadriceps being used in sport
kicking a football
give an example of the hamstrings being used in sport
sprinting: when leg bends
give an example of the gluteus maximus in sport
running and for maintaining good pasture
what muscle is being used when there is flexion at the knee
hamstrings
what muscle is being used when there is flexion at the elbow
biceps
