Planes of Movement
Which plane draws an imaginary line that divides the body into front and back.
Frontal Plane
The front view of the body.
Anterior view
The rear view of the body.
Posterior view
The name for a "prime mover" muscle.
Agonist
Tissue that connects muscles to bones.
Tendons
Which plane draws an imaginary line that divides the body into left and right halves?
Sagittal Plane
Upper arm muscle between elbow and shoulder, 2 parts.
Biceps
Major muscles of the rear end, important for standing and climbing.
Gluteus Maximus
The opposite of muscle extension.
Flexion
Tissue that connects bone to bone.
Ligaments
The standard reference position of the human body used in medicine, fitness, and biology to ensure clear and consistent communication.
Anatomical Postion
Core muscles, keep the trunk stable and help with posture.
Abdominals
Muscles used bend the knee, located in the back of the upper leg.
Hamstrings
2 muscles that move during knee extension.
Quadriceps/Hamstrings
Squishy stuff that cushions and supports bones where they come together. (Also what your ears and nose are made of)
Cartilage
Which plane draws an imaginary line that divides the body into upper and lower halves?
Transverse Plane
4 part muscles in the front of the leg, from hip to knee.
Quadriceps
3 part muscle, in the back side of the upper arm.
Triceps
During elbow flexion, what happens to the triceps?
Extension
Type of muscle that organs are made of.
Smooth Muscle
Walking occurs in what plane of movement?
Sagittal Plane
Major chest muscle, moves the arm across the chest (pushing).
Pectoralis Major (Pecs)
Large muscle in the lower leg/calf region. Points the foot downward.
Gastrocnemius
Flexing and extending can also be called what?
Relaxing and contracting
The type of muscle that your heart made out of.
Cardiac