Unit 1

Question 1

What is the function of the Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 1

Help with the breathing process

Question 2

What is the function of the Deltoid

Answer 2

Abduction of the shoulder (moving the arm inwards and outwards from the body)

Question 3

What is the Function of the Rotator Cuffs

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is the function of the Pectorals

Answer 4

Adduction of the shoulder (moving the arm towards the body); Shoulder horizontal flexion (moving the arms forwards in front of the body)

Question 5

What is the function of the intercostals

Answer 5

Assist with the breathing process

Question 6

What is the function f the Triceps

Answer 6

To extend the elbow (straighten the arm)

Question 7

What is the function of the Biceps

Answer 7

Flex the elbow (bending the arm)

Question 8

What is the function of the Abdominals

Answer 8

Flex the trunk across the stomach (Sitting Upwards)

Question 9

What is the function of the Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 9

Shoulder adduction (moving the arm towards the body); shoulder horizontal extension

Question 10

What is the function of the Quadriceps

Answer 10

Extend the knee (straightening the leg)

Question 11

What is the function of the Hamstrings

Answer 11

Flex the knee (bending the leg)

Question 12

What is the function of the Gastrocnemius

Answer 12

Plantar flexion of the ankle (pointing the toes downwards)

Question 13

What is the function of the Tibialis anterior

Answer 13

Dorsiflexion of he ankle (bringing the tes up towards the shin)

Question 14

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Sternocleidomastoid muscle is used

Answer 14

All sporting activities but particularly endurance events

Question 15

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Deltoid muscle is used

Answer 15

Outward arm action in a jumping jack

Question 16

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Rotator cuffs muscle(s) are used

Answer 16

A throwing action such as a javelin throw

Question 17

What is an example of a sporting movement where Primarily the Pectoral Muscles are used

Answer 17

Upwards phase of a press up

Question 18

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the intercostal muscle(s) are used

Answer 18

All sporting activities but particularly endurance events

Question 19

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the triceps muscle(s) are used

Answer 19

Shooting in netball

Question 20

What is a sporting example of a sporting movement where primarily the Bicep muscles are used

Answer 20

Drawing a bow in archery

Question 21

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Abdominal muscles are used

Answer 21

Performing a sit up

Question 22

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Latissimus Dorsi muscles are used

Answer 22

Butterfly stroke in swimming

Question 23

What is a example of a sporting movement where primarily the Quadricep muscles are used

Answer 23

Kicking a ball

Question 24

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Hamstrings are used

Answer 24

Performing a hamstring curl on a weights machine

Question 25

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Gastrocnemius muscle is used

Answer 25

Standing on tiptoe to mark a goal shoot in netball

Question 26

What is an example of a sporting movement where primarily the Tibialis anterior muscle is used

Answer 26

Foot making contact with a football

Question 27

Name the 13 primary muscles involves in human movement

Answer 27

Sternocleidomastoid
Deltoid
Pectorals
Biceps
Abdominals
Quadriceps
Tibialis Anterior
Intercostals
Rotator Cuffs
Deltoid
Triceps
Latissimus Dorsi
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius