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Introduction to Muscles

Read each scenario and use your knowledge of muscle actions to solve the challenges. For movement questions, name the muscles and explain what they do. Use clear, specific examples.

Muscle actions

Skeletal muscles attach to bones and create movement by contracting (shortening and pulling). They cannot push, so many movements use opposing muscles working as antagonistic pairs. At a joint, one muscle contracts while its partner relaxes; the roles can reverse to move the joint back.

1.At the start of a biceps curl, your elbow is straight. As you bend it to lift a light object, which muscle contracts to help flex the elbow?
  • Triceps
  • Biceps
  • Quadriceps
  • Gastrocnemius
2.During that upward curl, what is the main action of the triceps at the elbow?
  • It relaxes as the biceps contracts
  • It contracts at the same time to straighten the elbow
  • It contracts to bend the knee
  • It has no role in an opposing pair
3.Complete the movement sequence: To lower the object and straighten your elbow, the contracts and the relaxes.
4.A student says, “Muscles push bones to make us move.” Is this accurate? Explain the correction using the word contract.

Apply it to sport

A netball player accelerates, jumps to catch the ball, then lands and changes direction. Different muscle groups contribute to each movement.

5.Match each muscle group with its general location.
  • Quadriceps
  • Hamstrings
  • Gastrocnemius
  • Deltoids
  • Back of the thigh
  • Shoulder
  • Front of the thigh
  • Calf
6.During a jump take-off, identify one major muscle group that helps straighten the knee and describe its action.
7.When a player lands with bent knees, explain why controlling the landing involves muscles as well as bones and joints. Name one muscle group that helps.
8.Design a safe two-minute warm-up for a training session that will include running and jumping. Give two suitable movements and explain briefly how warming up prepares the body.
9.A teammate thinks stretching alone will prevent every muscle injury. Give a more balanced safety tip that includes a warm-up and one other useful habit.

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  • Introduction to Muscles, page 2 of 2: Apply it to sport

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