Soc14: The muscular system Flashcards
1
Q
What are all the bones on the front of the body?
A
Deltoids biceps Quadriceps Pectoralis major External obliques Tibialis anterior Hip flexors
2
Q
What are all the bones in the back side of the body?
A
Gluteals Hamstrings Gastrocnemius Latissimus Dorsi Triceps
3
Q
What does the agonist muscles do?
A
Contracts and shortens
4
Q
What does the antagonist muscle do?
A
Relaxes and lengthens
5
Q
What do fast twitch fibres do?
A
Works fast but tire quickly
6
Q
What do slow twitch fibres do?
A
Work slow but tire slowly
