1.4 The musculoskeletal system Flashcards
Elbow flexion
Agonist: Biceps
Antagonist: Tricep
Elbow extension
Agonist: Triceps
Antagonist: Biceps
Ankle plantar-flexion
Agonist: Gastrocnemius
Antagonist: Tibialis anterior
Ankle dorsi-flexion
Agonist: Tibialis anterior
Antagonist: Gastrocnemius
Knee flexion
Agonist: Hamstrings
Antagonist: Quadriceps
Knee extension
Agonist: Quadriceps
Antagonist: Hamstrings
Hip flexion
Agonist: Iliopsoaos / hip flexors
Antagonist: Gluteals
Hip extension / hyper extension
Agonist: Gluteals
Antagonist: Hip flexors
Hip adduction
Agonist: Adductors
(Adductor brevis,longus,minimus)
Antagonist: Tensor fascia and gluteus medius/minimus
Hip abduction
Agonist: tensor fascia latae and gluteus mediums / minimus
Antagonist: adductors (adductor brevis,longus,magnus)
Hip horizontal adduction
Agonist: Adductors
Antagonist: Tensor fascia latae and gluteus medius/minimus
Hip horizontal abduction
Agonist: Tensor fascia latae and gluteus medius/miniumus
Antagonist: Adductors
Shoulder flexion
Agonist : Anterior deltoid
Antagonist: latissimus dorsi
Shoulder flexion/ hyper-extension
Agonist: Latissimus dorsi
Antagonist: anterior deltoid
Shoulder horizontal abduction
Agonist : Latissimus dorsi
Antagonist: Pectorals