B1.2.6 - Movement - Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What do tricep muscles do?
A
Bend the arms down (straight)
2
Q
When a muscle contract is gets…
A
shorter
3
Q
Identify the muscles in the arms
A
Biceps (on top)
Triceps (on bottom)
4
Q
When a muscle relaxes it gets…
A
longer
5
Q
The pairs of muscles in a hinge joint work in opposite directions. What is the scientific term for this type of muscle pair?
A
Antagonistic pairs
6
Q
What do bicep muscles do?
A
Bend the arms up
7
Q
Can muscles push?
A
No they can only pull.
8
Q
What type of muscle is your heart made from?
A
Cardiac muscle
9
Q
Muscles are attached to bones by…
A
tendons
