Practice Major Muscle Groups and Functional Roles - 1.1.4 | The Body 3 – Health & Physiology | IB MYP Grade 8 Physical and Health Education
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1.1.4 - Major Muscle Groups and Functional Roles

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are the primary muscles involved in push-ups?

💡 Hint: Think about upper body exercises.

Question 2

Easy

Name a core exercise.

💡 Hint: What keeps you stable?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary function of the biceps?

  • Elbow flexion
  • Elbow extension
  • Shoulder rotation

💡 Hint: Think about lifting weights.

Question 2

True or False? The gluteus maximus is involved in hip extension.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider movements like standing up.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Apply your knowledge of muscle groups to analyze a complex movement, such as running. Describe the major muscle groups involved and their roles.

💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of movements in each stride.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the roles of agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles during the action of a squat.

💡 Hint: Think about how each muscle group contributes differently to the same movement.

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