Biology: Movement 2e Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three roles of the skeleton?
A
Movement, protection and support.
2
Q
What name do we give a pair of muscles that work opposite each other?
A
Antagonistic muscle pairs.
3
Q
Name the antagonistic muscle pair in the upper arm.
A
Biceps and triceps
4
Q
Describe what happen to the muscles in the upper arm when the hand is raised.
A
Biceps contracts, triceps relaxes (extends)
5
Q
How is the bicep pulled back to its original length after it has contracted?
A
The tricep contracts.
6
Q
What connects muscles to bones?
A
Tendons
7
Q
What connects bone to bone?
A
Ligaments.
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