Our muscle actions and movements flashcards are designed to help you learn and understand various terms related to how muscles work in the body. Each flashcard features an English word on one side and its definition on the other side, along with audio pronunciation to help you with proper enunciation. These flashcards are a valuable tool for studying muscle actions and movements in a fun and interactive way. Start mastering these terms today with our flashcards!
When we move our bodies, muscles play a crucial role in making that happen. Muscles contract and relax to create different movements in our bodies. For example, when we bend our arm at the elbow, our biceps muscle contracts. When we straighten our arm, our triceps muscle contracts, these muscle actions and movements help us walk, run, jump, and even smile!
Flashcards: Muscle Actions And Movements
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quick facts
- Muscles are responsible for all the movements in our body, from walking and running to blinking and smiling.
- The human body contains over 600 muscles, each with its own unique function and movement capabilities.
- Muscles can only pull, not push. To create movement, muscles work in pairs – one contracts while the other relaxes.
- The largest muscle in the body is the gluteus maximus, which is located in the buttocks and helps us to stand up, walk, and run.
- Muscles need oxygen and nutrients to function correctly. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help keep our muscles strong and healthy.
card list
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| Flexion | Bending a joint to decrease the angle between two body parts. |
| Extension | Extension is when a muscle straightens or lengthens to move a body part away from the body. |
| Abduction | Moving a body part away from the midline of the body. |
| Rotation | When a body part turns or spins around a center point. |
| Circumduction | Circumduction is a movement where a body part moves in a circular motion, like when you swing your arm in a circle. |
| Elevation | Lifting or moving upwards. |
| Depression | Muscle Actions or Movements Depression is when a muscle moves downward or lowers a body part. |