Soc 14 - Muscular system Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 12 muscles you need to know for GCSE PE
A
- Biceps
- Triceps
- External Obliques
- Hip Flexors
- Pectoralis Major
- Tibilas anterior
- Deltoid
- Latissimus dorsi
- Gluteals
- Hamstrings
- Gastrocnemius
- Quadriceps
2
Q
Which muscle is located at the front of the lower leg?
A
Tibialis Major
3
Q
Which muscles are located in the arms?
A
Biceps and Triceps
4
Q
Which muscles are located around the chest area?
A
Pectoralis Major
5
Q
Which muscles are located around
A
6
Q
Antagonistic pairs
A
Muscles that work together to create a movement
7
Q
What is the name of the muscle that contracts in an antagonistic pair?
A
The agonist
8
Q
What is the name of the muscle that relaxes/extends in an antagonistic pair?
A
That antagonist
9
Q
What are the 4 antagonistic pairs and their locations?
A
- Biceps/Triceps (Elbow)
- Hamstrings/Quadriceps (Knee)
- Gastrocnemius/Tibialis anterior (Ankle)
- Gluteals/ Hip Flexors (Hip)
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