Soc 14 - Muscular System Flashcards
What is the funtion of the deltoid?
Raise the arm in all directions at the shoulder
Example in sport for deltoid
In tennis, when serving you need to raise the racket above your head
What is the funtion of the pectoralis major
Adduct the arm at the shoulder
Example of pectoralis major in sport
When performing a jab in boxing
What is the funtion of the latissimus dorsi
Pull your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back
Example of latissimus dorsi in sport
When swimming front crawl, you are pulling your arms as fast as possible at the shoulders and behind the back
What is the funtion of the bicep
Flex your arm at the elbow
Example of bicep in sport
Uppercut in boxing
What is the funtion of the tricep
Extend the arm at the elbow
Example of tricep in sport
When taking a throw in when playing football
What is the funtion of the external obliques
Pull the chest downwards. Flex and rotate the spinal column
What is an example of external obliques in sport
When doing a forward roll or flip in gymnastics
What is the funtion of the gluteals
Adduct and extend the leg at the hips, pull the leg backwards
Example of the gluteals in sport
Pull your leg backwards to strike through the ball powerfully in football
What is the funtion of the hip flexors
Flex the hip, help the leg and knee up towards the body
