Soc14 (The muscular system) Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteals
A
Adduct and extend pull leg
2
Q
Hamstrings
A
Flexion of legs
3
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
Plantar flexion at the ankle
4
Q
Latissimus
A
Pull arms adduct and extend
5
Q
Tricep
A
Extend arm
6
Q
Deltoid
A
Raise arms in all direction
7
Q
Bicep
A
Flexion of arm
8
Q
Quadricep
A
Extend at the leg
9
Q
Pectoralis major
A
Adduct arm at the shoulder
10
Q
External obliques
A
Flexion and rotation at spinal cord
11
Q
Tibialis anterior
A
Dorsi flexion at the ankle
12
Q
Hip flexors
A
Flexion at hip to move it up
13
Q
Agonist
A
Muscle that is contracting and doing the work
14
Q
Antagonist
A
Muscle that is lengthening and is relaxing
15
Q
Antagonistic pairs
A
How different muscles work together to perform a movement
