Soc 14 : The Muscular System

Question 1

Gluteals location

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Gluteals function

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Hamstrings location

Answer 3

At the top of each leg at the back.

Question 4

Hamstrings funcation

Answer 4

Flex the legs at the knees.

Question 5

Gastrocnemius location

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Gastrocnemius function

Answer 6

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

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

Triceps location

Answer 9

At the top of each arm at the back.

Question 10

Tricpes function

Answer 10

Extend the arm at the elbow.

Question 11

Deltoids location

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Deltoids function

Answer 12

Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders.

Question 13

Biceps location

Answer 13

At the top of each arm at the front.

Question 14

Biceps function

Answer 14

Flex the arm at the elbows.

Question 15

Quadriceps location

Answer 15

At the top of each leg at the front.

Question 16

Quadriceps function

Answer 16

Extend the leg at the knee.

Question 17

Pectoralis 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

Antagonistic pairs

Answer 25

Muscles that work together to create a movement.

Question 26

Agonist

Answer 26

When one muscle contracts

Question 27

antagonist

Answer 27

the other relaxes to allow the joint to work.

Question 28

Deltoid sporting example

Answer 28

Serving a shot in tennis