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U1AOS1- Muscular system

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is NOT a type of Muscle?

a)

Skeletal

b)

Smooth

c)

Rough

d)

Cardiac

2.

Skeletal Muscle attaches to bones by

a)

Ligaments

b)

Attachment

c)

Tendons

d)

Fibres

3.

The Pectoralis Major is visible

a)

In the Anterior view

b)

In Posterior and anterior views

c)

In the Posterior view

d)

No view

4.

What is the term that describes Muscles working in pairs to create movement ?

a)

Group Muscle effort

b)

Flexion

c)

Teamwork

d)

Reciprocal inhibition

5.

The Muscle that relaxes to allow movement is called the...

(a)  

6.

Describe the Joint action in this image

a)

Bicep flex

b)

Elbow extension

c)

Elbow flexion

d)

Tricep flex

7.

We have two different Muscles that start with Biceps, the Muscle responsible for elbow flexion is called

a)

Biceps Femoris

b)

Biceps Humerus

c)

Biceps

d)

Biceps Brachii

8.

To Perform Plantar Flexion

a)

The Gastrocnemius contracts and the Tibialis anterior relaxes

b)

The Tibialis Anterior contracts and the Gastrocnemius relaxes

9.

If a Muscle contracts and the muscle length shortens, this is a

a)

Concentric contraction

b)

Eccentric contraction

c)

Isometric Contraction

10.

To perform Knee Extension which Muscle is required to be the Antagonist

a)

Quadriceps

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Hamstrings

d)

Tibialis Anterior

11.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Muscular System

a)

Protection

b)

Maintain posture

c)

Digestion

d)

Produce movement

12.

Which Image represents the Latissimus Dorsi

a)

b)

c)

13.

Describe Reciprocal inhibition during a shoulder press exercise

a)

Deltoid Contracts (Agonist)

Latissimus Dorsi relaxes (Antagonist)

b)

Deltoid Relaxes (Antagonist)

Latissimus Dorsi Contracts (Agonist)

14.

The Rectus Abdominus is superior to the Soleus

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What joint action occurs at the throwing elbow in this image?

What Muscle would be the Agonist?

a)

Action: Elbow Flexion

Agonist: Triceps Brachii

b)

Action: Elbow Extension

Agonist: Biceps Brachii

c)

Action: Elbow Flexion

Agonist: Biceps Brachii