Soc14 The Muscluar System

Question 1

Gluteals

Answer 1

Function - adduct and extend the leg at the hips, pull the leg backwards

Location - in the middle of the body at the back, forming the bottom

Question 2

Hamstrings

Answer 2

function - Flex the legs at the knees

Location - at the top of each leg at the back

Question 3

Gastrocnemius

Answer 3

Location - at the bottom of each leg - also known as the calf muscles

Function - point the toes (planta-flexion) at the ankle

Question 4

Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 4

Location - at the back of the body, either side of the chest

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

Question 5

Tricep

Answer 5

Location - At the top of each arm at the back.

Function - extend the arm at the elbow

Question 6

Deltoid

Answer 6

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

Function - raise the arm in all directions at the shoulders

Question 7

Biceps

Answer 7

Location - at the top of the arm at the front

Function - flex the arm at the elbow