SOC 14 : The Muscular System Flashcards
Where is the Gluteals located?
In the middle of the body at the back, forming the bottom.
What is the function of Gluteals?
Adduct and extend the leg at the hips, pull the leg backwards
Where are the Hamstrings located?
At the top of each leg at the back.
What is the functions of Hamstrings?
Flex the legs at the knees.
Where is the Gastrocnemius located?
At the bottom of each leg at the back. Also known as the calf muscles.
What is the function of the Gastrocnemius?
Point the toes (planta-flexion) at the ankle.
Where is the Latissimus Dorsi located?
At the back of the body, either side of the chest.
What is the function of the Latissimus Dorsi?
Pull your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back (adduct and extend).
Where are the triceps located?
At the top of each arm at the back.
What is the function of the Triceps
Extend the arm at the elbow.
Where are the Deltoids located?
In the upper part of the body, covering the shoulders.
What is the function of the Deltoids?
Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders.
Where are the Biceps located?
At the top of each arm at the front.
What is the functions of biceps?
Flex the arm at the elbows.
Where are the quadriceps located?
At the top of each leg at the front.
What is the function of quadriceps?
Extend the leg at the knee.
Where are the Pectoralis major located?
In the upper part of the chest at the front.
What is the function of Pectoralis major?
Adduct the arm at the shoulder.
Where are the External obliques located?
To the side of the abdomen.
What is the function of External obliques?
Pull the chest downwards. Flex and rotate the spinal column.
Where is the Tibialis anterior located?
Runs down the shin.
What is the function of Tibialis anterior?
Pull the toes up towards the shin (dorsi-flexion).
Where are the Hip flexors located?
Sit deep in the front of the hip and connect the leg .
What is the function of Hip flexors
Flex the hip, help the leg and knee up towards the body.
What are the 5 Antagonistic Pairs?
- Triceps and Biceps
- Quadriceps and Hamstrings
- Gastrocnemius and the Tibialis Anterior
- Gluteus Maximus and Hip Flexors
Defonition of agonist.
The muscle that is contracting
Antagonistic pairs?
Muscles that work together to create a movement.
Antagonist definition?
the muscle that is relaxing or lengthening
