Anatomy & Physiology Revision

Which movement does this antagonistic pair represent?
Agonist: Triceps, Antagonist: Biceps

• Extension of the elbow

• Flexion of the elbow

• Extension of the shoulder

• Adduction of the shoulder

This muscle relaxes to allow movement to occur.

• Agonist

• Biceps

• Antagonist

• Tendon

What is the antagonistic pair when movement occurs at the hip?

• Quadriceps & Hamstrings

• Hip Flexors & Gluteus Maximus

• Gastrocnemius & Hip Flexors

• Quadriceps & Tibialis Anterior

What movement happens at the shoulder joint when a swimmer is competing in a 50m Freestyle event?

• Circumduction

• Adduction

• Rotation

• Extension

Which of the below is not a hinge joint?

• Elbow

• Knee

• Ankle

• Neck

Most of the movements stated below can be found at the ball and socket joint except one.

• Adduction

• Extension

• Rotation

• Dorsi-flexion

Which one of the following bone classifications is most suitable to protect spinal cord?

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

• Flat

The pivot joint at the neck, specifically between the _____ ___ ____ vertebrae, allows the head to rotate when breathing in the front crawl event.

Which of these movements occur at the hinge joint?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Dorsi-Flexion

• Plantar-Flexion

• All of the above

Name 2 Hinge Joints