Muscles Within the Body (OCR 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
What is the main function of the latissimus dorsi?
What is the main function of the latissimus dorsi?
Adducts & extends arm at shoulder
What movement does the triceps perform?
What movement does the triceps perform?
Elbow extension (straightening)
Where is the biceps muscle located?
Where is the biceps muscle located?
Front of upper arm
What is the function of the gastrocnemius?
What is the function of the gastrocnemius?
Plantar flexion, points the toes
What does the tibialis anterior do?
What does the tibialis anterior do?
Dorsi flexion, pulls toes upwards
What is the function of the quadriceps?
What is the function of the quadriceps?
Knee extension (straightening)
What movement do the hamstrings perform?
What movement do the hamstrings perform?
Knee flexion (bending)
Where is the pectoralis major located?
Where is the pectoralis major located?
Covering the chest
Where is the gluteus maximus located?
Where is the gluteus maximus located?
Forms the buttocks
Which function of muscles helps maintain body temperature?
Which function of muscles helps maintain body temperature?
Heat production
Which type of muscle is voluntary and attached to bones?
Which type of muscle is voluntary and attached to bones?
Skeletal muscle
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
What do abduction and adduction describe?
What do abduction and adduction describe?
Moving limb away/toward body midline