L3 BTEC Muscular System

What is the term for the muscle that opposes the main movement in a sporting action?

• Agonist
• Antagonist
• Fixator
• Synergist

Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle shortening while still producing force?

• Isotonic
• Eccentric
• Concentric
• Isometric

Which additional factor can affect the muscular system and its performance?

• Blood type
• Height
• Age
• Gender

Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle staying the same length while still producing force?

• Concentric
• Isotonic
• Isometric
• Eccentric

What is the term for the muscle that stabilizes the main movement in a sporting action?

• Agonist
• Antagonist
• Synergist
• Fixator

What is the term for the muscle that assists the main movement in a sporting action?

• Fixator
• Synergist
• Antagonist
• Agonist

Which type of muscle is non-fatiguing and involuntary?

• Skeletal
• Tendons
• Cardiac
• Smooth

Which muscle is responsible for extending the wrist?

• Wrist extensors
• Trapezius
• Biceps
• Deltoids

Which type of muscle fiber is responsible for slow, endurance-based activities?

• Type IIx
• Type III
• Type I
• Type IIa

Which type of muscle fiber is responsible for a combination of endurance and power?

• Type IIa
• Type I
• Type III
• Type IIx