Soc 14 - Muscular System Flashcards
Where is the location of the Deltoid?
In the upper part of the body, covering your shoulders
What is the function of the Deltoid?
Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders
What is a sporting example of when the Deltoid is being used?
The butterfly stroke in swimming when the arms are brought forward
The Deltoid is with which other muscle in an antagonistic pair?
Pectoralis major
Where is the location of the Pectoralis major?
In the upper part of the chest at the front
What is the function of the Pectoralis major?
Adduct the arm at the shoulder
What is a sporting example of when the Pectoralis major is used?
A jab punch in boxing
Where is the location of the Latissimus dorsi?
At the back of the body, either side of the chest
What is the funtion of the Latissimus dorsi?
Pull your arms down at the arms down at the shoulders and behind your back (adduct and extend)
What is a sporting example of when the Latissimus dorsi is being used?
Swimming and rowing
The Latissimus dorsi is part of an atagonistic pair with which other muscle?
External obliques
Where is the Bicep located?
At the top of each arm at the front
What is the function of the Bicep?
Flex the arm at the elbows
The Bicep is part of an atagonistic pair with which other muscle?
Tricep
What is a sporting example of when the Bicep muscle is being used?
The Clean and Jerk in wieghtlifting
Where is the Tricep located?
At the top of each arm at the back
What is the function of the tricep?
Extend the arm at the elbow
What is a sporting example of when the Tricep muscle is being used?
Throwing a javelin and shotting a put
The Tricep is part of an atagonistic pair with which other muscle?
Bicep
Where are the External Obliques located?
To the side of the abdomen
What is the function of the External obliques?
Pull the chest downwards, flex and rotate the spinal column
What is a sporting example of when the External obliques are being used?
A forward flip in gymnastics or diving