agonistic pairs

Question 1

agonistic pairs

Answer 1

are muscles that work together to bring about movement. as one muscle contracts the other relaxes

Question 2

isometric

Answer 2

muscles don’t shorten or lengthen eg plank

Question 3

concentric

Answer 3

the muscles shortens eg bicep curl

Question 4

eccentric

Answer 4

the muscle lengthens - downward movement eg downward phase of pressup

Question 5

bicep and triceps

Answer 5

hinge- movement occurs at the elbow. flexion to extension

Question 6

quads and hamstring

Answer 6

hinge- movement occurs at the knee. flexion to extension

Question 7

gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior

Answer 7

hinge- movement occurs at the ankle. plantar flexion to dorsiflexion