Joints, movements and muscles / Analysis of movement (skeletal and muscular systems) Flashcards
Identify the agonist and antagonistic pairings for flexion in the wrist
Agonist-wrist flexors
Antagonist-Wrist extensors
Identify the agonist and antagonistic pairings for flexion in the elbow.
Agonist-Bicep brachii
Antagonist-Tricep brachii
Identify the agonist and antagonistic pairings for flexion in the shoulder.
Agonist-Deltoid
Antagonist-Latissimus dorsi
Identify the agonist and antagonistic pairings for flexion in the hip.
Agonist-Iliopsoas
Antagonist- Gluteus maximus
Identify the agonist and antagonistic pairings for dorsiflexion in the ankle.
Agonist-Tibialis anterior
Antagonist-Gastrocnemius
Identify the agonist and antagonistic pairings for flexion in the knee.
Agonist- Bicep femoris
Antagonist- Rectus femoris
What are the three planes of movement
- Frontal
- sagittal
- Transverse
how does the frontal plane divide the body?
Sporting examples
Divides the body vertically into front and back.
-Cartwheel
how does the sagittal plane divide the body?
Sporting examples
Divides the body vertically into left and right.
-Bicep curl
how does the transverse plane divide the body?
Sporting examples
Divides the body horizontally into top and bottom.
-360 turn
What are the 3 types of synovial joints?
- Ball & socket
- Hinge
- Condyloid
What are 2 examples of ball & socket joints?
- Hip
- Shoulder
What are 3 examples of hinge joints?
- Elbow
- Knee
- Ankle
What is an example of a condyloid joint?
Wrist
What is Dorsi flexion?
Toes lifted towards shins