Muscular system Flashcards

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Elbow extension

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  • Articulating bones: humerus, radius and ulna
  • Joint type: hinge
  • Main agonist: triceps brachii
  • Main antagonist: biceps brachii
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Shoulder horizontal extension (abduction)

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  • Articulating bones: humerus and scapula
  • Joint type: ball and socket
  • Main agonist: posterior deltoid and teres minor
  • Main antagonist: pectoralis major
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Hip extension

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  • Articulating bones: ilium, ischium and femur
  • Joint type: ball and socket
  • Main agonist: Gluteus maximus
  • Main antagonist: Iliopsoas
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Knee extension

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  • Articulating bones: femur and tibia
  • Joint type: hinge
  • Main agonist: rectus femoris
  • Main antagonist: bicep femoris
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Ankle plantar flexion

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  • Articulating bones: talus, tibia, and fibula
  • Joint type: hinge
  • Main agonist: gastrocnemius and soleus
  • Main antagonist: tibialis anterior
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