Back muscles
Nickname for the latissimus dorsi
Lats
The internal layer of muscle that starts under the ribs and gives us our sense of balance
Transverse Abdominis
Nickname for the Pectoralis major
Pecs
The arm is divided into these 2 sections
Upper-arm and forearm
Health includes __________, __________, and ___________ health.
mental, emotional, and physical
The largest muscle in the back
Latissimus Dorsi
This muscle creates Bob's 8-pack
Rectus abdominis
This muscle wraps from the front to the back of the shoulder
Deltoids
Name the 2 directions of movement in the elbow
flexion and extension
Muscles help protect our ________ & _______.
organs and bones
This upper back muscle helps move your head, neck, arms, shoulders, and torso
Trapezius
Internal core muscles are ____________ while external core muscles are movers
Stabilizers
This fan-shaped muscle covers from your breastbone to your armpit.
Pectoralis Major
Name two superficial muscles of the upper arm
Biceps and Triceps
There are about __________ muscles in the body
600
Name at least 3 of the 6 back muscles we learned
Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius, Rhomboid major, Rhomboid minor, Levator scapulae, Deltoids
This set of muscles is responsible for rotation and lateral movement
External abdominal obliques
Describe abduction vs. adduction
Abduction is moving the arm away from the body while adduction is bringing the arm closer to the body or it's midline.
Biceps help to ___________, while triceps help to __________
pull, push
Describe the relationship between physical exercise and mood.
Regular amounts of exercise improve mood by releasing endorphins, a chemical that rewards the brain and makes it feel a boost of joy. These endorphins boost mood, and also reduce feeling of stress, anxiety and/or depression.
Name 4 directions of movement in the spine
Flexion, extension, rotation, lateral, axial extension
Name all 4 core muscles we learned
Transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, internal abdominal obliques, external abdominal obliques
Name 4 directions of movement in the shoulder
Flexion, extension, rotation, abduction and adduction
What is the primary function of forearm muscles
To control movement in the wrists and hands
Regular amounts of physical exercise will _____________ risk of injury, ___________ chronic pain symptoms, ______________ risk of disease and illness, and ____________ lifespan.
Decrease, decrease, decrease, increase