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Attached to bones for movement
From Stephen Taylor Muscles have to work in anatgonistic pairs because they can only shorten (or pull) on a bone (the lever). Muscles cannot push!!!! **** Also acts as source of blood cells/storage of minerals
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Movement Annotate a synovial joint
Describe antagonistic muscle contraction in the elbow joint and an insect leg
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Antagonistic pair Arm flexed- 1. Biceps contracted (Thick and short)
Scapula Arm flexed- 1. Biceps contracted (Thick and short) 2. Pull up Radius 3. Triceps relaxed (Long and thin) Arm extended- Triceps contracted (Thick and short) 2. Pull down Ulna 3. Biceps relaxed (Long and thin) Radius Ulna Look at the video
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Synovial Joint Joint capsule The elbow is a hinge joint that acts similarly to a door. (Also called a synovial joint)
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Outline the functions of the structures in the human elbow joint named in
Joint Part Function Cartilage Synovial fluid Joint capsule Tendons Ligaments Biceps muscle Triceps muscle Humerus Radius Ulna
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