Muscular System

Question 1

Gluteus maximus

Answer 1

Location : middle of the body at the back, forming the bum

Function : adduct and extend the legs and hips

Question 2

Hamstrings

Answer 2

Location : the top of each leg at the back

Function : flex the legs at the knee

Question 3

Gastrocnemius

Answer 3

Location : at the bottom of each leg at the back

Function : point the toes

Question 4

Latissimus dorsi

Answer 4

Location : at the back of the body, either side of the chest
Function : point the toes (plantar flexion)

Question 5

Triceps

Answer 5

Location : at the back of the body, either side of the chest

Function : extend the arm at the elbow

Question 6

Deltoids

Answer 6

Location : upper part of the body, covering the shoulders

Function : raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders

Question 7

Biceps

Answer 7

Location : at the top of each arm at the front

Function : flex the arm at the elbows

Question 8

Quadriceps

Answer 8

Location : at the top of each leg at the front

Function : extend the leg at the knee

Question 9

Pectoralis major

Answer 9

Location : the upper part of the chest at the front

Function: adduct the arm at the knee

Question 10

External obliques

Answer 10

Location : to the side of the abdomen

Function : pull the chest downwards, flex and rotate the spinal column

Question 11

Tibialis anterior

Answer 11

Location : runs down the shin

Function : pull the toes up towards the skin (dorsiflexion)

Question 12

Hip flexors

Answer 12

Location : sit deep in front of the hip and connect the leg

Function : flex the hip, help the leg and knee up towards the body