Musculo-Skeletal System. Flashcards
Muscles. Contraction. Planes and Axis. Movement Actions. Joints. Bones.
List the 13 Muscles.
- Deltoids.
- Biceps.
- Hip Flexors.
- Tibialis Anterior.
- Pectorals.
- Adductors.
- Quadriceps.
- Triceps.
- Gluteals.
- Hamstrings.
- Latissimus Dorsi.
- Tensor Fascia Latae, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus.
- Gastrocnemius.
What is the Agonist Muscle?
The muscle that is contracting and controlling movement.
What is Isometric Contraction?
No movement [but muscles still contract]
What is Isotonic Contraction?
Moving.
What are the two types of Isotonic Contraction?
Eccentric and Concentric.
What is Eccentric Contraction?
Muscle lengthens as it contracts.
Downwards.
What is Concentric Contraction?
Muscle shortens as it contraccts.
Upwards.
What are the Planes and Axis Pairings?
Sagittal Plane & Transverse Axis.
Frontal Plane & Sagittal Axis.
Transverse Plane & Longitudinal Axis.
What is S&T?
Forwards and backwards movements.
e.g. running forwards, forwards roll, somersault.
What is F&S?
Side to side movements.
e.g. starjumps, cartwheels.
What is T&L?
Twisting movements.
e.g. full twist, cricket bowl, hammer throw.
List the Joint Movements in pairs.
Flexion and Extension.
Plantar Flexion and Dorisi Flexion.
Abduction and Adduction.
Horizontal Abduction and Horizontal Adduction.
What are the two types of joint?
Ball and Socket.
Hinge.
Where are the Ball and Socket Joints?
Shoulder.
Hip.
Where are the Hinge Joints?
Elbow.
Knee.
Ankle.
