Muscular System Part 2 Review

Front

What is the main energy system used for an 800m sprinter?

Back

Anaerobic Glycolysis

Front

What is the more moveable end of a skeletal muscle called?

Back

Insertion

Front

What is a muscle attachment to a bone that tends to move when the muscle contracts?

Back

Insertion

Front

In a muscle action, what is the role of the biceps?

Back

Agonist

Front

What is the most likely cause of fatigue in a runner completing a 100m sprint?

Back

Depletion of phosphate creatine

Front

What is the role of the origin in muscle attachment?

Back

The origin is the fixed attachment point of a muscle.

Front

Define 'antagonist' in muscle actions.

Back

An antagonist is a muscle that opposes the action of another muscle.

Front

What is the function of a synergist muscle?

Back

A synergist muscle assists the agonist in performing a movement.

Front

What is lactic acid and how does it relate to muscle fatigue?

Back

Lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism that can accumulate and contribute to muscle fatigue.

Front

What is the ATP-PC system and when is it primarily used?

Back

The ATP-PC system provides immediate energy for short bursts of high-intensity activity, lasting about 10 seconds.