Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
name the muscles in the arm
A
biceps and triceps
2
Q
name the muscles in the torsos
A
pectoralis major deltoids latissimus dorsi trapeziums external obliques
3
Q
name the muscles in the lower body
A
glutius maximus hip flexors quadriceps ham strings gastrocnemius tibialis anterior
4
Q
define antagonistic
A
muscles work in antagonistic Paris to allow movement at a joint. one muscle works contracts while the other rests
5
Q
define agonist
A
the agonist is the muscle that is contracting in the movement
6
Q
define antagonist
A
the muscle that is relaxing when movement occurs
7
Q
what are the muscle fibre types
A
type 1 slow twitch
type 2a fast twitch
type 2x very fast twitch
