02 Muscular System

Question 1

List the functions of the muscular system

Answer 1

Body movement, bodily functions, posture

Question 2

List 5 muscles in the legs

Answer 2

Gluteus maximus, hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior

Question 3

List 6 muscles in the trunk/shoulder

Answer 3

Deltoid, Pectorals, Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Abdominals, Erector Spinae

Question 4

Outline Reciprocal Inhibition using an example

Answer 4

Muscle work in pairs or groups to produce movement. One muscle contracts whilst the other muscle relaxes.

Question 5

The Quadriceps contract to kick a football while the hamstrings relax is an example of what?

Answer 5

Reciprocal Inhibition

Question 6

The muscle that causes the major action in movement

Answer 6

Agonist

Question 7

Define the term agonist

Answer 7

This muscle causes the major action.

Question 8

During the bicep curl up phase what muscle is the agonist?

Answer 8

Bicep

Question 9

The muscles that will relax and lengthen to allow a movement

Answer 9

Antagonist

Question 10

Outline the Antagonist

Answer 10

This muscle will relax and lengthen to allow a movement to occur

Question 11

In a bicep curl up phase the what muscle in the Antagonist?

Answer 11

Tricep

Question 12

Muscles ensure the joint remains stable while the agonist and antagonists are working

Answer 12

Stabilisers

Question 13

Outline Stabilisers

Answer 13

These muscles ensure the joint remains stable while the agonist and antagonists are working. Eg when kicking a football the erector spinae and rectus abdominis will contract to stabilise the body.