How Muscles Affect Movement (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Movement when elbow bends
Movement when elbow bends
Flexion
Muscle that contracts during elbow flexion
Muscle that contracts during elbow flexion
Biceps
Muscle that relaxes during elbow flexion
Muscle that relaxes during elbow flexion
Triceps
Agonist during elbow flexion
Agonist during elbow flexion
Biceps
Movement when elbow straightens
Movement when elbow straightens
Extension
Muscle that contracts during elbow extension
Muscle that contracts during elbow extension
Triceps
Agonist during elbow extension
Agonist during elbow extension
Triceps
Antagonistic pair in the thigh/leg
Antagonistic pair in the thigh/leg
Quadriceps & Hamstrings
Antagonistic pair at the hip
Antagonistic pair at the hip
Hip flexors & Gluteus Maximus
Antagonistic pair in lower leg
Antagonistic pair in lower leg
Gastrocnemius & Tibialis Anterior
Type of contraction that results in movement
Type of contraction that results in movement
Isotonic muscle contractions
Type of contraction with no movement
Type of contraction with no movement
Isometric muscle contractions
Contraction when muscle shortens
Contraction when muscle shortens
Concentric muscle contraction
Contraction when muscle lengthens
Contraction when muscle lengthens
Eccentric muscle contraction