Voluntary muscles and their functions Flashcards
What is the function of the deltoid?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Abduction of the shoulder (moving the arm outwards and away of the body)
Example: Outward arm action in a jumping jack
What is the function of the Pectoralis Major?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Adduction of the shoulder (moving the arm towards the body); Shoulder horizontal flexion (moving the arms forwards in front of the body)
Example: Upwards phase of a pressup
What is he function of the triceps?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Extend the elbow (straightening the arm)
Example: Shooting in netball
What is the function of the biceps?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Flex the elbow (bending the arm)
Examples: Drawing a bow in archery
What is the function of the External obliques?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Trunk rotation (turning the body sideways)
Example: Hip joint in golf while performing a drive shot
What is the function of the Latissimus dorsi?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Shoulder adduction (moving the arm towards the body); Shoulder horizontal extension
Example: Butterfly stroke in swimming
What is the function of Hip flexors?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Hip flexion (moving knee up towards the chest)
Example: Performing a rugby conversion kick
What is the function of Gluteus maximus?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Hip extension (moving the leg backwards)
Example: Pulling back leg before kicking a ball
What is the function of the Quadriceps?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Extend the knee (straightening the leg)
Example:Kicking a ball
What is the function of the Hamstrings?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Flex the knee (bending the leg)
Example:Performing a hamstring curl on a weights machine
What is the function of the Gastrocnemius?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Plantar flexion of the ankle (pointing the toes downwards)
Example:Standing on tiptoe to mark a goal shoot in netball
What is the function of the Tibialis anterior?
Also give an example of the acton relating to sport.
Dorsiflexion of the ankle (bringing the toes up towards the shin)
Example: Foot making contact with a football
