LA A-B

What are antagonistic muscle pairs?

• Pairs of muscles that work together to produce movements in the same direction around a joint.
• Pairs of muscles that work together to produce the same movements around a joint.
• Pairs of muscles that work independently to produce movements around a joint.
• Pairs of muscles that work together to produce opposite movements around a joint.

What is a synovial joint?

• A synovial joint is a type of joint that is immovable.
• A synovial joint is a type of joint that allows for limited movement.
• A synovial joint is a type of joint that connects muscles to bones.
• A synovial joint is a type of joint that allows for free movement between the articulating bones.

Name the articulating bones of the knee?

• femur, tibia, and fibs

• femur, fibula, and patella
• femur, fibula, and tibia
• femur, tibia, and patella

Name two ball and socket joints.

• Shoulder joint, Hip joint
• Elbow joint
• Knee joint
• Ankle joint

What is the purpose of cartilage?

• The purpose of cartilage is to regulate body temperature.
• The purpose of cartilage is to produce red blood cells.
• The purpose of cartilage is to store fat in the body.
• The purpose of cartilage is to provide support and flexibility to the body and prevent bones from rubbing together.

What is the bursa in a synovial joint?

• A small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between bones and tendons or muscles around a joint.
• A type of muscle that surrounds a synovial joint.
• A connective tissue that holds bones together in a synovial joint.
• A type of bone found in synovial joints.

Provide two examples of a hinge joint.

• Wrist joint
• Elbow joint, Knee joint
• Ankle joint
• Shoulder joint

Which is a sporting example of plantarflexion?

• Squat
• Bench press
• Shoulder press
• Calf raise

What type of athlete would need type 1 muscles fibres?

• Sprinters
• Endurance athletes
• Weightlifters
• Swimmers

What is an isometric contraction?

• A type of muscle contraction where the muscle length remains the same while tension is generated.
• A type of muscle contraction where the muscle length increases while tension is generated.
• A type of muscle contraction where the muscle length decreases while tension is generated.
• A type of muscle contraction where the muscle remains relaxed while tension is generated.