Muscular System

Which is the correct spelling for the muscle that is located in the back of the lower leg, which is responsible for plantar-flexion of the ankle?

• Gastronemius

• Gastrocnemius

• Gastrocnemus

• Gastronemus

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the knee?

• Hamstrings

• Tibialis anterior

• Quadriceps

• Gastrocnemius

When one muscle contracts and pulls, the other relaxes to allow the joint to work - is the definition of what?

• Agonist pairs

• Muscle pairs

• Articulating pairs

• Antagonistic pairs

The deltoid muscle is located in the ..............

Which muscle is responsible for flexion at the hip?

Which muscle is covers the back from the shoulder to the lower back?

• Deltoid

• Latissimus dorsi

• Biceps

• Gastrocnemius

Which muscle is responsible for extension at the elbow?

• Bicep

• Tricep

• Tibialis anterior

• Gluteals

Which muscle fibre would be most beneficial for a 100m sprinter?

• Type I

• Type IIa

• Type IIx

Which of the following are types of muscle within the body?

• Cardiac muscle

• Bone muscle

• Involuntary muscle

• Voluntary muscle