Why do we call the main anterior muscle in the proximal part of the arm the 'bicep'?

Bicep means '2 heads'. They connect to the scapula.

What are the 4 muscles that make up the quadricep?

V. Lateralis, V. Medialis, V. Intermedius, Rectus Femoris

What is a muscle insertion?

Where a muscle connects to the bone it moves

How many gluteus muscles do you have?

3- G. Maximus, G. Medius, G. Minimus

Where does the word muscle originate?

Latin- From musculus, meaning 'little mice'

What causes shivering?

Involuntary contractions of muscles

When and why was bodybuilding invented?

19th century, for public 'muscle display performances'

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PSK4U: Major Muscles of the Human Body

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An Introduction and exploration of the major muscles and muscle groups of the human body.

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Why do we call the main anterior muscle in the proximal part of the arm the 'bicep'?
Bicep means '2 muscles'
There is a series of muscles - Unicep, Bicep, and Tricep
Bicep means '2 heads'. They connect to the scapula.
We don't.
2
What are the 4 muscles that make up the quadricep?
Vastus Superiorus, V. Inferiorus, V. Medialis, Gastrocnemius
Biceps, Triceps, Pectorals Major, Pectorals Minor
Soleus, Gastrocnemius, Sternocleidomastoid,
V. Lateralis, V. Medialis, V. Intermedius, Rectus Femoris
3
Why is muscle/strength training important?
All of the above
Reduces chronic pain
It improves overall health, strength and physique
It promotes better sleep
4
On average, what percentage of (adult) body weight is made up by muscle?
10%
40%
100%
60%
5
How many skeletal muscles are in the average adult human body?
40
200
Over 650
120
6
What is the main muscle targeted in this exercise?
Pectoralis Major
Gracilis
Latissimus Dorsi
Deltoid
7
Name this muscle layer
Transversus Abdominus
Linea Alba
Internal Oblique
External Oblique
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What is the antagonist to the bicep?
Quadricep
Deltoid
Sartorius
Tricep
9
How many muscles does it take to smile?
3
22
17
31
10
When does the greatest amount of muscle growth/repair occur?
During regular daily activities
While sleeping
While working out
Immediately post-workout
11
What are the three types of muscle in the human body?
Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac
Skeletal, Digestive, Connective
Voluntary, Involuntary, Elastic
Fast Twitch, Steady, Intestinal
12
What is a muscle insertion?
Where a muscle enters the body
Where a muscle connects to the bone that stabilizes it
Where a muscle connects to a tendon
Where a muscle connects to the bone it moves
13
How many gluteus muscles do you have?
1 - Gluteus Maximus
2 - G. Maximus & G. Minimus
3- G. Maximus, G. Medius, G. Minimus
4 - G. Maximus, G. Medius, G. Laterus, G. Minimus
14
Where does the word muscle originate?
Latin- From musculus, meaning 'little mice'
English- It has no previous origin
Greek- From musculo, meaning large, heavy
Dutch- Moosculous, meaning 'rope-like'
15
What is the most commonly strained muscle/muscle group in sports?
Gluteus Maximus
Abdominal Muscles
Bicep
Hamstrings
16
How many muscles does it take to frown?
43
100
2
10
17
What causes shivering?
Misfiring of neutrons due to affect of cold
Involuntary contractions of muscles
18
What is the strongest skeletal muscle (when compared to its weight) in the human body?
Soleus (Helps you stand)
Gluteus Maximus
Masseter (Jaw muscle)
Pectoralis Major
19
When and why was bodybuilding invented?
19th century, for public 'muscle display performances'
Ancient Rome, as a display of ferocity
1960's, as a televised program
No traceable origin
20
Which is true about muscles?
They can only push
They can both push and contract
They can only contract

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