A-level Starter

What Muscle is responsible for Extension of the knee?

• Rectus Femoris

• Bicep Femoris

• Adductor Brevis

• Semimembranosus

Which muscle is the agonist for Flexion of the hip?

• Gluteus Maximus

• Iliopsoas

• Adductor Magnus

• Gluteus Minimus

A Eccentric contraction is when...

• Muscle lengthens to produce tension

• Muscle shortens to produce tension

• Muscles contract but does not change length

A Concentric contraction is when...

• Muscle lengthens to produce tension

• Muscle shortens to produce tension

• Muscles contract but does not change length

A Isometric contraction is when...

• Muscle lengthens to produce tension

• Muscle shortens to produce tension

• Muscles contract but does not change length

The neurotransmitter secreted into the synaptic cleft is called...

• Action potential

• Sarcoplasm

• Acetylcholine

• Axon

Which muscle fibre type would be best suited to a 100m sprinter

• Slow Oxidative

• Fast Oxidative Glycolytic

• Fast Glycolytic

Which muscle fibre has a HIGH resistance to fatigue?

• Slow Oxidative

• Fast Oxidative Glycolytic

• Fast Glycolytic

Which muscle fibre has the HIGHEST force of contraction?

• Slow Oxidative

• Fast Oxidative Glycolytic

• Fast Glycolytic

Which muscle fibre type has a moderate Aerobic capacity?

• Slow Oxidative

• Fast Oxidative Glycolytic

• Fast Glycolytic