The Muscular System (2)
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- Created on: 17-02-14 14:31
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- The Muscular System
- Muscles
- Deltiod
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Triceps Brachii
- Biceps Brachii
- Gluteus Maximus
- Hamstring
- Gastrocnemius
- Tibialis Anterior
- Quadriceps
- Rectus Abdominus
- Pectorals
- Movement
- Work in antagonistic pairs.
- Can only pull not push.
- The ORIGIN is where the muscle joins the stationary bone.
- The INSERTION is where the muscle joins the moving bone.
- When a muscle contracts the INSERTION moves towards the ORIGIN.
- The AGONIST/ PRIME MOVER is the muscle that contracts to start the movement.
- The ANTAGONIST is the muscle that relaxes to allow the movement.
- The SYNERGIST is the muscle tht tabilises the joint whilst the movement takes place
- Muscle Tone
- When muscles are in a state of light tension even at rest.
- Primer mover & Antagonist are working against each other.
- Enables the body to keep the muscles in the correct position.
- Hypertrophy
- An increase in muscle size.
- Atrophy
- A decrease in muscle size.
- Muscles
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