Soc14: The Muscular System

Question 1

Gastrocnemius

Answer 1

Also known as the calf

Function: point toes, planter flexion

Question 2

Gluteals

Answer 2

At the back forming the bottom

Function: adduct and extend the leg at the hip, pull the leg backwards

Question 3

Hamstrings

Answer 3

Found at the top of each leg at the back

Flex the leg at the knees

Question 4

Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 4

Found at the back of the body on each side of the chest

Pull your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back (abduct and adduct)

Question 5

Triceps

Answer 5

Found at the top of each arm at the back

Extend arm at elbow

Question 6

Deltoids

Answer 6

Found in the upper part of the body covering the shoulders

Raise arms in all directions at the shoulder

Question 7

Biceps

Answer 7

At the top of each arm at the front

Flex arm at elbow

Question 8

Quadriceps

Answer 8

Found at the top of each leg at the front

Extend the leg at the knee

Question 9

Pectoral major

Answer 9

In the upper part of the chest at the front

Adduct the arm at the shoulder

Question 10

External obliques

Answer 10

To the side of the abdomens

Pull the chest downwards, flex and rotate the spinal column

Question 11

Tibialis anterior

Answer 11

Runs down the shin

Pulls toes towards the shin known as dorsi flexion

Question 12

Hip flexors

Answer 12

Sit deep in the front of the hip and connect the leg

Flex the hip help the leg and knee up towards the body