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Movement Analysis 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following muscles is a main agonist when flexion occurs at the shoulder?

a)

A. Anterior deltoid

b)

B. Medial deltoid

c)

C. Posterior deltoid

2.

The image shows a squat. Identify the main agonist causing extension at the knee joint as the person stands up.

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Gluteals

c)

Hamstrings

d)

Quadriceps

3.

The image shows how a gymnast holding a headstand. What is the 'type of muscle contraction' taking place while the gymnast is stationary?

a)

Isometric contraction

b)

Concentric contraction

c)

Eccentric contraction

d)

Isokinetic contraction

4.

The image shows the drive phase of the leg action while running. Using the image, what is the main agonist at the right ankle as the athlete pushes off the ground?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Quadricep

c)

Tibialis Anterior

d)

Hamstring

5.

The figure below shows a games player running. The player's left leg is driving him forward. What is the movement occurring at the knee joint of the drive leg?

a)

Extension.

b)

Flexion

c)

Abduction

d)

Adduction

6.

The diagram shows a badminton serve. State the names of the bones forming the shoulder joint.

a)

Humerus and Scapula

b)

Femur and Tibia

c)

Radius and Ulna

d)

Fibula and Patella

7.

Select the names of the 'articulating bones' of the knee joint.

a)

Femur and Tibia

b)

Humerus and Radius

c)

Scapula and Clavicle

d)

Ulna and Radius

8.

Which muscle acts as the antagonist during elbow flexion?

a)

triceps (brachii).

b)

biceps (brachii).

c)

deltoid.

d)

latissimus dorsi.

9.

What type of joint is the shoulder joint classified as?

a)

Ball and socket joint

b)

Hinge joint

c)

Pivot joint

d)

Saddle joint

10.

During a bicep curl, which muscle is the primary agonist?

a)

Biceps brachii

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Deltoid

d)

Latissimus dorsi

11.

During the downward phase of a squat, the gluteals, quadriceps and gastrocnemius all lengthen under tension. Which type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under tension?

a)

Isometric contraction

b)

Concentric contraction

c)

Eccentric contraction

d)

Isokinetic contraction

12.

What is the primary movement occurring at the hip joint during the upward phase of a squat?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Abduction

d)

Adduction

13.

Which muscle group is the main antagonist during knee extension?

a)

Hamstrings

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Gastrocnemius

d)

Gluteals

14.

Identify the type of joint found at the elbow.

a)

Ball and socket joint

b)

Hinge joint

c)

Pivot joint

d)

Saddle joint

15.

During a push-up, what type of muscle contraction occurs in the triceps as you lower your body to the ground?

a)

Isometric contraction

b)

Concentric contraction

c)

Eccentric contraction

d)

Isokinetic contraction