Soc 14 The Muscular System Flashcards
Location of Gluteals
In the middle of the body at the back, forming the bottom.
Where is the Location of the Hamstrings?
At the top of each leg at the back.
Where is the Location of the Gastrocnemius?
At the bottom of each leg at the back. Also known as the calf muscles.
Location of Triceps
At the top of each arm at the back.
Location of Lattismus Dorsi
At the back of the body, either side of
the chest.
Location of Deltoids
At the back of the body, either side of
the chest.
Location of Biceps
At the top of each arm at the front.
Location of Quadriceps
At the top of each leg at the front.
Location of the Pectroalis major
In the upper part of the chest at the front.
Location of the External obliques
To the side of the abdomen.
Location of Hip Flexors
Sit deep in the front of the hip and connect the leg.
Location of Tibialis anterior
Runs down the Shin.
Function of Gluteals
Adduct and extend the leg at the hips, pull the leg backwards.
Function of Hamstrings
Flex the legs at the knees.
Function of Gastrocnemius
Point the toes (planta-flexion) at the ankle.
Function of Latissimus Dorsi
Pull your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back (adduct and extend).
Function of Triceps
Extend the arm at the elbow.
Function of Deltoids
Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders.
Function of Biceps
Flex the arm at the elbows.
Function of Quadriceps
Extend the leg at the knee.
Function of Pectoralis major
Adduct the arm at the shoulder.
Function of External obliques
Pull the chest downwards. Flex and rotate the spinal column.
Function of Tibialis anterior
Pull the toes up towards the shin (dorsi-flexion).
Function of Hipflexors
Flex the hip, help the leg and knee up towards the body.
Antagonisitic Pairs
Muscles that work together to create a movement.
Agonist
the other relaxes.
Atagonist
To allow the Joint to work.
What are the 4 antagonists pairs?
Triceps and Biceps
Quadriceps and Hamstrings
Tibialis and Gastrocnemius Anterior
Gluteus Hip and Maximus Flexors
