SOC 14: The Muscular System Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What are the 12 muscles that you need to know?
A
- Pectoralis major
- Deltoids
- Triceps
- Biceps
- Latissimus dorsi
- External obliques
- Gluteals
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Tibialis anterior
- Gastrocnemius
2
Q
What is the name of the chest muscle?
A
Pectoralis major
3
Q
What is the name of the muscle on the front of the upper arms (lays on the humerus)?
A
Bicep
4
Q
What is the name of the muscle on the back of the upper arms (lays on the humerus)?
A
Tricep
5
Q
What the definition of an antagonistic pair?
A
Muscles that work together to create movement
6
Q
When antagonist pairs are working together, which muscle is contracting?
A
The agonist
7
Q
When antagonist pairs are working together, which muscle is relaxing?
A
The antagonist
8
Q
What are the 4 antagonistic pairs and where are they located?
A
- Biceps/ Triceps (elbow)
- Hamstring/ Quadriceps (knee)
- Gastrocnemius/ Tibialis Anterior (ankle)
- Gluteals/ Hip Flexors (hip)
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