Movement: muscles Flashcards
BODY SYSTEMS
1
Q
what is an antagonistic pair?
A
two muscles that work together to create a movement , one muscle contracts (shortens) whilst the other muscle relaxes (lengthens) e.g. biceps and triceps
2
Q
state the three types of muscles
A
skeletal muscles
cardiac muscles
smooth muscles
3
Q
what is a tendon?
A
a tissue that joins the muscle to the bone
4
Q
what is the agonist muscle doing?
A
pulling
5
Q
what is the antagonist muscle doing?
A
relaxing
6
Q
do muscles only pull to create movement?
A
yes
