Soc 14 Muscular System

Question 1

Deltoid location

Answer 1

In the upper part of the body, covering the shoulders.

Question 2

Deltoid function

Answer 2

Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders.

Question 3

Biceps location

Answer 3

At the top of each arm at the front.

Question 4

Bicep function

Answer 4

Flex the arm at the elbows.

Question 5

Quadriceps location

Answer 5

At the top of each leg at the front.

Question 6

Quadriceps function

Answer 6

Extend the leg at the knee.

Question 7

Latissimus Dorsi location

Answer 7

At the back of the body, either side of the chest.

Question 8

Latissimus Dorsi function

Answer 8

Pull your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back (adduct and extend).

Question 9

Tricep location

Answer 9

At the top of each arm at the back

Question 10

Tricep function

Answer 10

Extend the arm at the elbow

Question 11

Gluteals location

Answer 11

In the middle of the body at the back, forming the bottom.

Question 12

Gluteals function

Answer 12

Adduct and extend the leg at the hips, pull the leg backwards.

Question 13

Hamstrings location

Answer 13

At the top of each leg at the back.

Question 14

Hamstrings function

Answer 14

Flex the legs at the knees.

Question 15

Gastrocnemius location

Answer 15

At the bottom of each leg at the back. Also known as the calf muscles.

Question 16

Gastrocnemius function

Answer 16

Point the toes (planta-flexion) at the ankle.

Question 17

Pectoalis major location

Answer 17

In the upper part of the chest at the front.

Question 18

Pectoralis major function

Answer 18

Adduct the arm at the shoulder.

Question 19

External obliques location

Answer 19

To the side of the abdomen.

Question 20

External obliques function

Answer 20

Pull the chest downwards. Flex and rotate the spinal column.

Question 21

Tibialis anterior location

Answer 21

Runs down the shin.

Question 22

Tibialis anterior function

Answer 22

Pull the toes up towards the shin (dorsi-flexion).

Question 23

Hip flexors location

Answer 23

Sit deep in the front of the hip and connect the leg .

Question 24

Hip flexors function

Answer 24

Flex the hip, help the leg and knee up towards the body

Question 25

5 antagonistic pairs

Answer 25

Biceps and triceps
Quadriceps and Hamstrings
Tibialis anterior and Gastrocnemius
Gluteus Maximus and hip flexors

Question 26

Def for antagonistic pairs

Answer 26

Definition: Muscles that work together to create a movement.

Question 27

Def for agonist

Answer 27

When one muscle contracts (agonist)

Question 28

Def for antagonist

Answer 28

When a muscle relaxes (antagonist) to allow the joint to work.