Muscles Within the Body (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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Where is the deltoid muscle located?
Where is the deltoid muscle located?
Upper arm and top of shoulder
Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located?
Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located?
Calf, attached by Achilles tendon
Where are the hamstrings located?
Where are the hamstrings located?
Back of upper leg
What is the function of the biceps?
What is the function of the biceps?
Elbow flexion (bending)
What is the function of the triceps?
What is the function of the triceps?
Elbow extension (straightening)
What is the function of the quadriceps?
What is the function of the quadriceps?
Knee extension (straightening)
What is the function of the tibialis anterior?
What is the function of the tibialis anterior?
Dorsi flexion, pulls toes upwards
Which sporting action uses the latissimus dorsi?
Which sporting action uses the latissimus dorsi?
Butterfly stroke
Which sporting action uses the hip flexors?
Which sporting action uses the hip flexors?
Lifting knees when sprinting
Which sporting action uses the pectoralis major?
Which sporting action uses the pectoralis major?
Forehand shot
How do muscles work to move bones at joints?
How do muscles work to move bones at joints?
In pairs
What does muscle activity generate to help maintain body temperature?
What does muscle activity generate to help maintain body temperature?
Heat
What type of muscle are skeletal muscles?
What type of muscle are skeletal muscles?
Voluntary
Where is cardiac muscle found?
Where is cardiac muscle found?
Only in the heart
What are antagonistic pairs?
What are antagonistic pairs?
Muscles that work in opposition