Muscular System Recap

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

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

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

• Fixator
• Synergist
• Antagonist
• Agonist

Which of the following is NOT a response of the muscular system to a single sport or exercise session?

• Decreased muscle mass
• Increased blood supply
• Increased muscle pliability
• Increased muscle temperature