How Muscles Affect Movement (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Flexion at elbow
Flexion at elbow
Bending the elbow
Muscles working during elbow flexion
Muscles working during elbow flexion
Biceps contract, triceps relax
Agonist during elbow flexion
Agonist during elbow flexion
Biceps
Extension at elbow
Extension at elbow
Straightening the elbow
Muscles working during elbow extension
Muscles working during elbow extension
Triceps contract, biceps relax
Agonist during elbow extension
Agonist during elbow extension
Triceps
Antagonistic pair at knee
Antagonistic pair at knee
Quadriceps & Hamstrings
Antagonistic pair at hip
Antagonistic pair at hip
Hip flexors & Gluteus Maximus
Antagonistic pair at ankle
Antagonistic pair at ankle
Gastrocnemius & Tibialis Anterior
Isotonic muscle contractions
Isotonic muscle contractions
Result in movement e.g. running, jumping
Isometric muscle contractions
Isometric muscle contractions
Muscle contracts but no movement e.g. holding a balance
Concentric muscle contraction
Concentric muscle contraction
Muscle shortens during contraction (upward phase)
Eccentric muscle contraction
Eccentric muscle contraction
Muscle lengthens during contraction (downward phase)