The muscular system

Question 1

What are two muscles in your arm

Answer 1

Bicep,tricep

Question 2

What muscles are found in the core/centre

Answer 2

Abdominals

Question 3

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

Answer 3

The primary function of the muscular system is to facilitate movement of the body.

Question 4

Name the muscle at the top part of your leg above your knee

Answer 4

Quadriceps

Question 5

Name the muscle at the top of your shoulder

Answer 5

Deltoid

Question 6

Which type of muscle is responsible for pumping blood in the heart?

Answer 6

Cardiac muscle is responsible for pumping blood in the heart.

Question 7

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Answer 7

Tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement.

Question 8

What are the muscles found in your upper leg?

Answer 8

Hamstring,Quadriceps

Question 9

What is the name of the muscle found in your neck that helps with inhalation during exercise

Answer 9

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 10

What do muscles work in to create/allow movement

Answer 10

Antagonistic pairs

Question 11

What is an agonist/prime mover

Answer 11

The muscles that contracts to cause movement

Question 12

What is an antagonist

Answer 12

The muscle that relaxes to allow the agonist to contract

Question 13

What muscle is the main agonist in flexion at the elbow joint

Answer 13

Biceps

Question 14

What muscle is responsible for plantar flexion at the ankle joint

Answer 14

Gastrocnemius

Question 15

What muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion at the ankle joint

Answer 15

Tibialis anterior

Question 16

What muscle is the maon agonist causing extension at the knee

Answer 16

Quadriceps

Question 17

What movement are the hamstrings responsible for at the knee

Answer 17

Flexion

Question 18

What movement are the triceps responsible for at the elbow

Answer 18

Extension

Question 19

What is an Isotonic muscle contraction

Answer 19

when the muscle changes length as it contracts and causes movement

Question 20

Name Two different types of Isotonic contraction

Answer 20

Concentric and eccentric

Question 21

Define a concentric contraction

Answer 21

isotonic contraction where the muscle shortens as it contracts

Question 22

Define an eccentric contraction

Answer 22

isotonic contraction where the muscle lengthens as it contracts - usually involves controlling/slowing down a downward movement

Question 23

Give an example of an eccentric contraction

Answer 23

Downward phase of a press up
Downward phase of a bicep curl
Downward phase of a squat or jump

Question 24

Define an Isometric contraction

Answer 24

where the muscle remains the same length when contracting (under tension), no movement

Question 25

Give a sporting example of an Isometric contraction

Answer 25

Plank, rugby scrum, handstand