Unit 1 Flashcards
What is the function of the Sternocleidomastoid
Help with the breathing process
What is the function of the Deltoid
Abduction of the shoulder (moving the arm inwards and outwards from the body)
What is the Function of the Rotator Cuffs
A group of stabilising muscles of the shoulder which helps to prevent dislocation and allows the shoulder to rotate the humerus around its own axis
What is the function of the Pectorals
Adduction of the shoulder (moving the arm towards the body); Shoulder horizontal flexion (moving the arms forwards in front of the body)
What is the function of the intercostals
Assist with the breathing process
What is the function f the Triceps
To extend the elbow (straighten the arm)
What is the function of the Biceps
Flex the elbow (bending the arm)
What is the function of the Abdominals
Flex the trunk across the stomach (Sitting Upwards)
What is the function of the Latissimus Dorsi
Shoulder adduction (moving the arm towards the body); shoulder horizontal extension
What is the function of the Quadriceps
Extend the knee (straightening the leg)
What is the function of the Hamstrings
Flex the knee (bending the leg)
What is the function of the Gastrocnemius
Plantar flexion of the ankle (pointing the toes downwards)
What is the function of the Tibialis anterior
Dorsiflexion of he ankle (bringing the tes up towards the shin)
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Sternocleidomastoid muscle is used
All sporting activities but particularly endurance events
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Deltoid muscle is used
Outward arm action in a jumping jack
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Rotator cuffs muscle(s) are used
A throwing action such as a javelin throw
What is an example of a sporting movement where Primarily the Pectoral Muscles are used
Upwards phase of a press up
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the intercostal muscle(s) are used
All sporting activities but particularly endurance events
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the triceps muscle(s) are used
Shooting in netball
What is a sporting example of a sporting movement where primarily the Bicep muscles are used
Drawing a bow in archery
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Abdominal muscles are used
Performing a sit up
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Latissimus Dorsi muscles are used
Butterfly stroke in swimming
What is a example of a sporting movement where primarily the Quadricep muscles are used
Kicking a ball
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Hamstrings are used
Performing a hamstring curl on a weights machine
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Gastrocnemius muscle is used
Standing on tiptoe to mark a goal shoot in netball
What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Tibialis anterior muscle is used
Foot making contact with a football
Name the 13 primary muscles involves in human movement
Sternocleidomastoid
Deltoid
Pectorals
Biceps
Abdominals
Quadriceps
Tibialis Anterior
Intercostals
Rotator Cuffs
Deltoid
Triceps
Latissimus Dorsi
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius
