Muscles
what are the stomach muscles called?
Abdominals
What is the thigh bone called?
Femur
The elbow is an example of what joint?
Hinge
What are the two types of muscle contractions?
Isometric
Isotonic
True or false, bending the elbow is an example of flexion at the elbow joint?
True
What is the shoulder muscle called?
Deltoid
What is the collar bone called?
clavicle
The shoulder is an example of what joint?
Ball and socket
Doing a wall sit is an example of what contraction?
Isometric
True or false, straightening the knee is an example of flexion at the knee joint?
False
What are the two back muscles called?
Trapezius
Lattisimus Dorsi
what are the two bones in the lower leg called?
Tibia
Fibula
What is the function of a tendon?
Attaches muscles to bone
Doing a push up is an example of what muscle contraction?
Isotonic
What are the four "movement analyses" terms we have studied
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
what are the three leg muscles called (2 upper leg, 1 lower leg)
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius
What are the four types of bones? Give examples of each
Flat - Scapula
Long - Humerus
Short - Bones in the ankle
Irregular - Vertebrae
Attaches bone to bone
Explain what an isometric contraction is
When muscles are activated, however, they are not moving
Give an example of a track and field event where abduction of the leg at the hip joint occurs.
Hurdles or long jump
List the three types of muscles
Voluntary
Involuntary
Cardiac
list three functions of the skeletal system?
Protection
Movement
Support
Explain what a bone joint is
Two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to move
explain what an isotonic muscle contraction is
The lengthening and shortening of muscles to create movement
Give an example of Adduction of any limb during a track or field event
Moving the leg towards the body during the jump phase of hurdles