Muscles

Question 1

trapezius location

Answer 1

upper back + neck area

Question 2

trapezius origin and insertion point

Answer 2

occipital bone / clavicle + spine of scapula

Question 3

trapezius primary action and specific sporting action

Answer 3

to control + stabilize scapular / flexion, raising arm above head for volleyball serve

Question 4

pectoralis major location

Answer 4

anterior chest wall

Question 5

pectoralis major origin and insertion point

Answer 5

clavicle + sternum / humerus

Question 6

pectoralis major primary action and specific sporting action

Answer 6

adduction / press from crusifix to support in gymnastics

Question 7

rectus femoris location

Answer 7

front of thigh

Question 8

rectus femoris origin and insertion point

Answer 8

pelvis above the hip joint / patella tendon

Question 9

rectus femoris primary action and specific sporting action

Answer 9

knee extension + hip flexion / extension at knee during take off phase of high jump

Question 10

soleus location

Answer 10

lower calf below gastrocnemius

Question 11

soleus origin and insertion point

Answer 11

fibula / calcaneus (heel bone)

Question 12

soleus primary action and specific sporting action

Answer 12

plantar flexion / take off for back somersault in gymnastics

Question 13

gastrocnemius location

Answer 13

upper calf above soleus

Question 14

gastrocnemius origin and insertion point

Answer 14

lateral femur / calcaneus

Question 15

gastrocnemius primary action and specific sporting action

Answer 15

plantar flexion / take off for back somersault in gymnastics

Question 16

gluteus maximus location

Answer 16

gluteal region

Question 17

gluteus maximus origin and insertion point

Answer 17

pelvis / femur

Question 18

gluteus maximus primary action and specific sporting action

Answer 18

hip extension / long jump take off