Muscular system Flashcards
Location off Trapezius
Neck
Location of the Deltiod
Shoulder
Location of the Latissimus Dorsi
Either side of the upper back
Location of the Pectorals
Chest
Location of the Biceps
Front of the upper arm
Location of the Triceps
Back of the upper arm
Location of the Abdominals
Stomach
Location of the Quadriceps
Front of the upper leg
Location of the Hamstring
Back of upper leg
Location of the Gluteals
Bottom
Location of the Gastrocnemius
Calf
Antagonistic Muscle Pair
A pair of muscles that work together to produce movement. One contracts and one relaxes
Agonist
The muscle which contracts and helps to create movement
Antagonist
The muscle which relaxes to allow movement
Fixator
A musclr that acts as a stabilizer helping the agonist to work effectively to create movement