Muscular System

Question 1

Can you name the 11 muscles in the body?

Answer 1

Biceps, triceps, deltoid, trapezius, lattisimus dorsi, pectorals, abdominals, quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, gastrocnemius

Question 2

Give an example of an antagonistic muscle pair?

Answer 2

Bicep and Tricep.

Quadricep and Hamstring.

Question 3

Explain the term ‘antagonistic pair’ in relation to muscle movement?

Answer 3

One muscle contracts while the other relaxes to bring about movement.

Question 4

What are the two types of muscle contraction?

Answer 4

Isometric and Isotonic.

Question 5

What is the difference between isometric and isotonic?

Answer 5

Isometric- muscle contracts but there is no visible movement.
Isotonic- muscle contracts with movement.

Question 6

What are the short term effects of exercise on the muscular system?

Answer 6

muscles contract, increased need for oxygen, increased amount of lactic acid, increase in muscle temperature,increased production of carbon dioxide.

Question 7

What are the long term effects of exercise on the muscular system?

Answer 7

increased strength of muscle, increased muscle hypertrophy, tendons and ligaments also become stronger.

Question 8

What is the importance of rest on the muscular system?

Answer 8

Adequate rest is vital for the body to recover between exercise sessions.
Too much rest, however can result in general inactivity, causing muscle atrophy.

Question 9

How would a muscle strain need to be treated?

Answer 9

R.I.C.E- Rest, ice, compression, elevation

Question 10

Why is protein important for your muscles?

Answer 10

Aids muscle growth and repairs the muscle.