Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Butt?
A
Gluteus medius
Gluteus Maximus
Adductor Magnus
2
Q
Back of ribs?
A
Latissimus Dorsi
3
Q
Calve ?
A
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
4
Q
Top of the shoulder?
A
Deltoid
5
Q
Bottom of the neck?
A
Trapezius
6
Q
Quadriceps?
A
Rectus femoris
Vastus laterals
Vastus medialis
7
Q
Nipple ?
A
Pectoralis major
8
Q
Abs ?
A
Rectus abdominis
External oblique
Internal oblique
9
Q
Hamstrings?
A
Bicep femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
10
Q
What is isometric contraction?
A
When a muscle increases in tension but there is no movement at the joint
11
Q
What is concentric contraction ?
A
When a muscle shortens under tension producing movement around a joint
12
Q
What is eccentric contraction ?
A
When a muscle lengthens under tensions helping to control movement around a joint
