SOC 14 : The Muscular System Flashcards

(28 cards)

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Where is the Gluteals located?

A

In the middle of the body at the back, forming the bottom.

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What is the function of Gluteals?

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Adduct and extend the leg at the hips, pull the leg backwards

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Where are the Hamstrings located?

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At the top of each leg at the back.

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What is the functions of Hamstrings?

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Flex the legs at the knees.

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Where is the Gastrocnemius located?

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At the bottom of each leg at the back. Also known as the calf muscles.

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What is the function of the Gastrocnemius?

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Point the toes (planta-flexion) at the ankle.

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Where is the Latissimus Dorsi located?

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At the back of the body, either side of the chest.

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What is the function of the Latissimus Dorsi?

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Pull your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back (adduct and extend).

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Where are the triceps located?

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At the top of each arm at the back.

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What is the function of the Triceps

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Extend the arm at the elbow.

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Where are the Deltoids located?

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In the upper part of the body, covering the shoulders.

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What is the function of the Deltoids?

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Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders.

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Where are the Biceps located?

A

At the top of each arm at the front.

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What is the functions of biceps?

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Flex the arm at the elbows.

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Where are the quadriceps located?

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At the top of each leg at the front.

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What is the function of quadriceps?

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Extend the leg at the knee.

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Where are the Pectoralis major located?

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In the upper part of the chest at the front.

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What is the function of Pectoralis major?

A

Adduct the arm at the shoulder.

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Where are the External obliques located?

A

To the side of the abdomen.

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What is the function of External obliques?

A

Pull the chest downwards. Flex and rotate the spinal column.

21
Q

Where is the Tibialis anterior located?

A

Runs down the shin.

22
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What is the function of Tibialis anterior?

A

Pull the toes up towards the shin (dorsi-flexion).

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Where are the Hip flexors located?

A

Sit deep in the front of the hip and connect the leg .

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What is the function of Hip flexors

A

Flex the hip, help the leg and knee up towards the body.

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What are the 5 Antagonistic Pairs?
- Triceps and Biceps - Quadriceps and Hamstrings - Gastrocnemius and the Tibialis Anterior - Gluteus Maximus and Hip Flexors
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Defonition of agonist.
The muscle that is contracting
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Antagonistic pairs?
Muscles that work together to create a movement.
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Antagonist definition?
the muscle that is relaxing or lengthening