Soc 14 - Muscular system Flashcards
(43 cards)
What are the 12 muscles you need to know for GCSE PE
- Biceps
- Triceps
- External Obliques
- Hip Flexors
- Pectoralis Major
- Tibilas anterior
- Deltoid
- Latissimus dorsi
- Gluteals
- Hamstrings
- Gastrocnemius
- Quadriceps
Which muscle is located at the front of the lower leg?
Tibialis Major
Which muscles are located in the arms?
Biceps and Triceps
Which muscles are located around the chest area?
Pectoralis Major
Antagonistic pairs
Muscles that work together to create a movement
What is the name of the muscle that contracts in an antagonistic pair?
The agonist
What is the name of the muscle that relaxes/extends in an antagonistic pair?
That antagonist
What are the 4 antagonistic pairs and their locations?
- Biceps/Triceps (Elbow)
- Hamstrings/Quadriceps (Knee)
- Gastrocnemius/Tibialis anterior (Ankle)
- Gluteals/ Hip Flexors (Hip)
What muscle is located in the upper part of the body, covering the shoulders?
Deltoids
The deltoids are responsible for the movement of the shoulder joint.
Where are the biceps located?
At the top of each arm at the front
The biceps are primarily responsible for flexing the elbow.
What muscle is found at the top of each leg at the front?
Quadriceps
The quadriceps are crucial for extending the knee.
What is the primary function of the deltoids?
Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders
This muscle allows for a wide range of shoulder movements.
What is the function of the biceps?
Flex the arm at the elbows
The biceps also assists with forearm supination.
What is the primary function of the quadriceps?
Extend the leg at the knee
The quadriceps are essential for walking, running, and jumping.
Where is the Pectoralis major located?
In the upper part of the chest at the front.
The Pectoralis major is a large muscle that plays a crucial role in the movement of the shoulder joint.
What is the function of the Pectoralis major?
Adduct the arm at the shoulder, pull the chest downwards.
This muscle is important for movements such as pushing and lifting.
Where are the External obliques located?
To the side of the abdomen.
The External obliques are part of the abdominal muscles and assist in trunk rotation.
What is the function of the External obliques?
Flex and rotate the spinal column.
These muscles contribute to movements like twisting the torso.
Where is the Tibialis anterior located?
Runs down the shin.
The Tibialis anterior is located along the front of the lower leg.
What is the function of the Tibialis anterior?
Pull the toes up towards the shin (dorsi-flexion).
This muscle is essential for walking and running.
Where are the Hip flexors located?
Sit deep in the front of the hip and connect the leg.
The Hip flexors include several muscles that are crucial for leg movement.
What is the function of the Hip flexors?
Flex the hip, help the leg and knee up towards the body.
These muscles are vital for actions like climbing stairs and running.
What is the function of the deltoids?
Abducts upper arm at the shoulder
Preparation for a cartwheel in gymnastics
What action do the pectorals perform?
Adduction of upper arm at the shoulder
Arm action in front crawl (pull)
