This type of contraction produces force but not movement
What is isometric
100
A large muscle that can elevate, retract, or depress the scapula
What is the trapezius
100
The primary flexor at the elbow
What is the brachialis
100
It is called the tailor's muscle, because it accomplishes the movements required to sit cross-legged (hip flexion, knee flexion, hip lateral rotation).
What is the sartorius.
200
If I don't relax, the movement doesn't happen
What is antagonist
200
It originates on the upper nine ribs, wraps around the torso, and inserts into the scapula
What is serratus anterior
200
Four muscles collectively known as rotator cuff
Supraspinatus,Infraspinatus,Teres minor, and Subscapularis
200
This muscle teams up with the quadriceps femoris, the vastus medialis, and the vastus intermedius.
What is the vastus lateralis.
300
The term used for a muscle that crosses two joints
Bi-articular muscle
300
Latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major cooperate to accomplish this action
What is adduction
300
This action occurs when the superior fibers of the pectoralis major work together with the anterior deltoid.
What is flexion at the shoulder
300
This deep muscle accomplishes plantar flexion but does not cross the knee joint.
What is the soleus.
400
Term used when the agonist muscle contracts and the antagonist muscle relaxes
Reciprocal Inhibition
400
Along with part of the trapezius, this muscle improves your posture by pulling your shoulders back.
What is rhomboids
400
This movement results when you contract the muscles of the posterior forearm
What is wrist extension. (and, to be complete, finger extension)
400
This muscle enables you to curl your toes around a pencil to pick it up.
What is flexor digitorum group
500
This action is often accomplished by the muscles on the anterior surface of the body or a limb
What is flexion
500
This sling-like muscle acts like an "abdominal wall" "holding" your abdominal organs.
What is transverse abdominus.
500
This muscle lengthens during flexion at the elbow.
What is triceps brachii.
500
The muscle that inserts on the greater trochanter and is the prime mover for thigh abduction