Muscles Flashcards
What is an isotonic contraction
The contraction of muscles and lengthening to create movement at a joint
Push-ups, running
What are isometric contractions
The contraction of muscles that lead to no movement
Holding a handstand
What is the concentric phrase
The shortening of a muscle
What is the eccentric phrase
The lengthening of a muscle
Definition of antagonistic pairs
When one muscle contracts and the other relaxes to create movement at a joint
Where is the deltoid muscles
Shoulder muscle
To the side
Where are the pectoralis major muscles
The chest muscles
Where is the bicep muscles
The front muscles on the upper arms
Where are the abdominal muscles
Stomach muscles
- 6 pack
- v lines
Where are the quadricep muscles
The front upper muscle on the leg
Where is the trapezius muscles
Upper back, shoulder muscle
Where are the tricep muscles
The upper, back muscles on the arms
Where is the latimus Doris muscle
The centre back muscles
Where is the erector spinae
The spinal column
Where is the gluteus maximus muscles
The bum muscles
