How Muscles Affect Movement (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What happens to the biceps when you bend your elbow (flexion)?
What happens to the biceps when you bend your elbow (flexion)?
They contract
What happens to the triceps during elbow flexion?
What happens to the triceps during elbow flexion?
They relax
Which muscle is the agonist during elbow flexion?
Which muscle is the agonist during elbow flexion?
Biceps
What happens to the triceps when you straighten your elbow (extension)?
What happens to the triceps when you straighten your elbow (extension)?
They contract
Which muscle is the antagonist during elbow extension?
Which muscle is the antagonist during elbow extension?
Biceps
Which is an example of elbow extension?
Which is an example of elbow extension?
Straightening the arm to punch
Which muscle pair works antagonistically with the quadriceps?
Which muscle pair works antagonistically with the quadriceps?
Hamstrings
Which muscle works antagonistically with the gastrocnemius?
Which muscle works antagonistically with the gastrocnemius?
Tibialis anterior
What is an isotonic muscle contraction?
What is an isotonic muscle contraction?
Contraction that results in movement
What is an isometric muscle contraction?
What is an isometric muscle contraction?
Muscle contracts but no movement occurs
Which is an example of an isometric muscle contraction?
Which is an example of an isometric muscle contraction?
Holding a balance
What happens during a concentric muscle contraction?
What happens during a concentric muscle contraction?
The muscle shortens
What happens during an eccentric muscle contraction?
What happens during an eccentric muscle contraction?
The muscle lengthens