Muscles of the Torso (back and core)
Internal core muscles are ____________ while external core muscles are movers
stabilizers
This muscle wraps from the front to the back of the shoulder
Deltoids
True or false: your hamstrings are a group of muscles not a single muscle?
TRUE
Muscles help protect our ________ & _______.
Health includes __________, __________, and ___________ health.
Physical, mental and emotional
This muscle creates Bob's 8-pack
Rectus Abdominis
What is the primary function of the forearm?
To control the wrists and hands
The thickest muscle in the body
Gluteus maximus
There are about __________ muscles in the body
600
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Name at least 3 of the 6 back muscles we learned
Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius, Rhomboid major, Rhomboid minor, Levator scapulae, Deltoids
Name the 2 directions of movement in the elbow
Flexion and extension
The longest muscle in the body
Sartorius
Describe abduction vs. adduction
Abduction is moving a limb away from the body while adduction is bringing the limb closer to the body or it's midline.
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Name 4 directions of movement in the spine
Flexion, extension, rotation, lateral, axial extension
The arm is divided into these 2 sections
Upper-arm and forearm
The primary function of the muscles in your shin
Describe dynamic vs. static movement
During dynamic movement the body combines directions of movement to stay in motion, while during static movement you will hold one position for a period of time
Name three physical benefits of exercising your muscles
Mobility, prevention of injury, protection
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
Name 4 directions of movement in the hip
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation
What is the layer of muscle closest to the skin called?
Superficial muscle layer
List 5 benefits of MENTAL or EMOTIONAL health that can be achieved through physical activity
Increase cognition and memory, improve sleep, increase energy, increase neurogenesis, reduce depression and anxiety, increase self-esteem and self-confidence, improve mood, and decrease stress