Chapter 3 Flashcards
Target Heart Rate Range
60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate is the range desired for heart rate during exercise
Maximum Heart Rate
220 minus age equals Max HR which is the projected maximum number of beats the heart can pump in one minute
Cardiovascular system
Consists of the heart arteries veins and capillaries and is in charge of transporting blood throughout the entire body
Tendons
Connective tissue that attach muscles to bones
Ligaments
Connective tissue that attach bones to other bones
Antagonist
a muscle that works in opposition to another
Synergist
a muscle that works in cooperation to another
Trapezius
A diamond shaped muscle that stretches from the base of the neck to the middle of the back and laterally to each Scapula bone helping to provide movement of the shoulders
Deltoids
the rounded curve of the shoulder helping to provide movement of the upper arm
Biceps
are our flex in the mirror muscles helping to provide movement of the lower arm
Triceps
antagonists to the Biceps and provide the opposite motion of the lower arm
Pectorals
located on the front of the chest and help provide lateral movement of the arms
Abdominals
major muscles that provide movement for the spine and mid region of the body
Obliques
located off to the side of the Abdominals they are synergists to the Abdominals and help provide a twisting motion to the entire core
Latissimus dorsi
located in the in the middle to lower back region and help provide movement of the spine and the arms as well
Glutes
what you are sitting on right now and help provide movement to the upper leg
Hamstrings
Located just below the glutes the Hamstrings help pull the upper leg toward the back of the body
Gastrocnemius
Better known as your Calf Muscle the Gastrocnemius is vital in the up and down movement of your foot
Tibialis
The Tibialis is located adjacent to your Tibia bone and is an antagonist to the Gastrocnemius
