Body Muscles

Question 1

Name the 11 body muscles…

Answer 1

Deltoids, pectorals, biceps, abdominals, quadriceps, trapezius, triceps, latissimus dorsi, gluteals, hamstrings, gastrocnemius

Question 2

Where is trapezius located in the body position and what is its main action?

Answer 2

In the centre of the chest at the back of the body, spreading up. Rotates the shoulders backwards.

Question 3

Where is latissimus dorsi located in the body and what is its main action?

Answer 3

At the back of the body, either side of the chest. Rotates upper arm at the shoulders.

Question 4

Where are the triceps located in the body and what is there main action?

Answer 4

At the top of each arm at the back. Extends the arms at the elbow.

Question 5

Where are the gluteals located in the body and what is their main action?

Answer 5

In the middle of the body at the back, forming the bottom. Extends the legs back at the hips.

Question 6

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Answer 6

At the top of each leg at the back. Flexes the legs at the knees.

Question 7

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Answer 7

At the bottom of each leg at the back. Also known as the calf muscles. Extends the ankle so you can stand on your toes.

Question 8

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Answer 8

In the upper part of the body, covering the shoulders. Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders.

Question 9

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Answer 9

At the top of each arm at the front. Flexes the arms at the elbow

Question 10

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Answer 10

Extends the legs at the knees.

Question 11

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Answer 11

In the upper part of the chest at the front. Raise the arms up, sideways and across the chest at the shoulders.

Question 12

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Answer 12

At the front of the body in the middle, just below the chest. Flex ion and rotation of the spine so you can bend forwards.