Soc 14 Flashcards
Flexion
bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts
Extension
straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts
Adduction
movement that pulls towards the midline of the body
Abduction
movement that pulls away from the midline of the body
Rotation
movement around a single axis or pivot point
Circumduction
moving in a circular or conical shape
Dorsi-flexion
bending or flexing the toes up, closer to the shin
Plantar-flexion
extending or pointing the toes down, away from the shin
Deltoid’s Antagonistic Pair
Pectorals
Triseps’ Antagonistic Pair
Bicep
Quadreceps’ Antagonistic Pair
Hamstrings
Gluteus’ Antagonistic Pair
Hip flexors
Tibialis’ Antagonistic Pair
Gastrocnimious
Muscle type groups
Voluntary, cardiac, involuntary
3 types of muscle fibers
Type 1, type 2a, type 2x