Soc 14 - The Muscular System Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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The 4 Angatonistic pairs
A
-Triceps and Biceps
-Quadriceps and Hamstrings
-Tibialis Anterior and Gastrocnemius
-Gluteus Maximus and Hip flexors
2
Q
What is an Antagonistic pair
A
Muscles that work together to create a movement
3
Q
Agonist
A
When the muscle contracts
4
Q
Antagonist
A
When the muscle is relaxed
5
Q
Muscle fibres
A
Make up voluntary muscles; divided into type I, type IIa and type IIx
6
Q
Type I muscle fibre
A
Slow twitch muscle fibres; suited to low intensity work
7
Q
Type IIa muscle fibre
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Fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work; can be improved through endurance training to increase their resistance to fatigue.
8
Q
Type IIx muscle fibre
A
Fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work and can generate much greater force than other fibre types, but fatigue quickly.
