Muscle Function
The muscle responsible for flexion at the elbow
What is the Biceps Brachii
This muscle originates on the scapula and the back of the humerus, and inserts on the ulna
What is the Triceps
The name of the two groups of muscles that are found on the front and back of the upper leg.
(What is the front called and what is the back)
What is the Quads and Hamstrings
The three types of muscle
What are Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth
This contraction occurs when you flex your muscle while its shortening
Concentric Contraction
The Muscle group responsible for Extension at the Knee
What is the Quads
This muscle Originates on the scapula and clavicle, and inserts on the Tubercle of the Humerus
What is the Deltoid
The Gastrocnemius is attached to what well know tendon
What is the Achilles Tendon
The irises and the inner rectal sphincter are examples of places we would find...
What is smooth muscle
This is the name/names given to a muscle that is most responsible for a specific movement
What is the Prime Mover/ Agonist
The muscle responsible for shoulder adduction
What is the Pectoralis Major
This muscle originates on the sternum, clavicle, and ribs, and inserts on the humerus
Pectoralis Major
What are the two muscles of the lower leg
What are the Gastrocnemius and the Soleus
The outer most connective tissue of a muscle and what anchors it in place
What is Fascia
This is the name of the muscle that must relax in order to allow another muscle to move/contract
What is the Antagonist
The muscle that serves a very important role in maintaining proper posture
What is the Trapezius
This muscle Originates on the lower ribs and inserts on the Pubic Pymphisis
Rectus Abdominus
Name the three muscles of the Hamstrings
Biceps Femoris
Semitendonosis
Semimembranosis
This is a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates
What is a motor unit
This is the name given to the muscles that assist in movements, but aren't the primary reason the movement is occurring.
Ex: these muscle stabilize joints while moving, but don't actually do much to move it themselves
What is a Synergist
Name the three functions of the deltoid
What are Flexion at the Shoulder
Extension at the Shoulder
and Abduction at the shoulder
This muscle originates on the spines of the thoracic/lumbar vertebrae, the iliac crest, and the lower ribs
It inserts on the intertubecular groove of the humerus
What is the Latisimus Dorsi
Name the 4 muscles of the quad
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Intermedius
The connective tissue that separates the muscle fibers into fascicles
Perimysium
What are Eccentric Contractions best used for in the weight room
(just give me 1)
-Increasing muscle size
- Help prevent injury
-Increases ability to control weights in difficult positions