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author "Cwooller"
tags "Movements
Muscle pairs
Muscles
Anatomy"
description "Yr 11 pe"
fileName "Muscles and movement"
freezingBlueDBID -1.0
What muscle creates flexion of the elbow?
Biceps brachii
What movement creates flexion of the knee?
Hamstring
What muscle creates flexion of the hip?
Hip flexors and rectus abdominus
What muscle creates extension of the elbow?
Triceps
What muscle creates extension of the knee?
Quadriceps
What muscle causes the movement which brings the wrist to the shoulder?
Biceps brachii
What muscle causes extension of the hips?
Gluteus maximus and hip extensors
When dong sit ups, what muscle is the prime mover/agonist?
Rectus abdominus
What is tje term used for the muscle that creates a movement?
Prime mover or agonist
What is the term used for the muscle that is relaxingand controlling the speed of a movement?
Antagonist
What is the muscle pair to the biceps brachii?
Triceps
What is the muscle pair to the quadriceps?
Hamstring
Author
CWooller
ID
109861
Card Set
Muscles and movement.txt
Description
New Zealand Year 11 Physical Education
Updated
2011-10-18T07:47:30Z
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