Muscles Within the Body (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Where is the deltoid muscle located?
Where is the deltoid muscle located?
Upper arm and top of shoulder
Function of biceps
Function of biceps
Elbow flexion (bending)
Function of triceps
Function of triceps
Elbow extension (straightening)
Function of quadriceps
Function of quadriceps
Knee extension (straightening)
Function of hamstrings
Function of hamstrings
Knee flexion (bending)
Function of gastrocnemius
Function of gastrocnemius
Plantar flexion, points the toes
Function of tibialis anterior
Function of tibialis anterior
Dorsi flexion, pulls toes upwards
Function of pectoralis major
Function of pectoralis major
Adducts the arm at the shoulder
Function of latissimus dorsi
Function of latissimus dorsi
Adducts & extends arm at shoulder
Function of gluteus maximus
Function of gluteus maximus
Adducts & extends hips, pulls leg backwards
What type of muscle are skeletal muscles?
What type of muscle are skeletal muscles?
Voluntary muscles attached to bones
What type of muscle is cardiac muscle?
What type of muscle is cardiac muscle?
Involuntary muscle in heart, pumps blood
What are antagonistic pairs?
What are antagonistic pairs?
Muscles that work in opposition
What are flexion and extension?
What are flexion and extension?
Bending and straightening movements at a joint
What are abduction and adduction?
What are abduction and adduction?
Moving limb away from or toward body's midline