Question

Complete the statements below by identifying which muscles are contracting to allow the gymnast below to achieve the describe actions. (he is still not moving)

A) keeping the leg straight at the knee
B) moving the arms away from the mid-line of the body
C) pointing toes

Answer 1

A) The quadriceps and hamstring muscles work together in keeping the leg straight at the knee.
B ) The supraspinatus, deltoid, trapezius and the serratus anterior muscles would contract to move the arms away from the mid-line of the body.
C) The gastrocnemius and soleus are the muscles that contract in pointing toes.