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Targeted and Activated Muscles

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What muscles are being used mostly in this exercise (pull up)?

a)

lats and traps

b)

biceps and triceps

c)

hamstrings

d)

quadriceps (Quads)

2.

What is/ are the main function(s) of muscles?

a)

Allows for movement

b)

Keeps us warm

c)

Allows us to live

d)

Allows for joint stability

e)

All of the above

3.

Select all that apply. What exercise(s) would target the biceps?

a)

push ups

b)

chin up

c)

bicep curl

d)

lunge

4.

The respiratory system doesn't use muscles to breathe

a)

True

b)

False

5.

If Miss H is biking, what muscle(s) is she primarily activating/ using?

a)

Biceps + Triceps

b)

lats and traps

c)

Quadriceps + Hamstrings

d)

Her brain

6.

Muscles push AND pull. True or False?

a)

Yes they do

b)

No they don't

c)

I don't know

7.

What muscles are activated during a squat?

a)

deltoids and triceps

b)

hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteus maximus

c)

latissimus dorsi and trapezius

d)

none of the above

8.

Select the correct answer. What are the several functions of the muscles?

a)

Posture

b)

Joint stability

c)

Movement

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

9.

Antagonistic pairs consist of an agonist muscle and an antagonist muscle. Agonist muscle means that your muscle....

a)

contracts

b)

extends

c)

lengthens

d)

none of the above

10.

What exercises work the back muscles?

a)

lat pull downs

b)

dumbbell rolls

c)

pull ups

d)

all of the above

11.

Select all that apply. You are getting up from your chair. What muscles are you activating? (Hint: look at how the picture is presented)

a)

lats and traps

b)

hamstrings and quads (legs)

c)

deltoids and triceps (arms)

d)

pectoral muscles (chest)

12.

Origin is the attachment site that is immobile and Insertion is the attachment site that moves when muscle contracts.

a)

True

b)

False