1
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Describe the structure and function of tendons
A
Connect muscle to bone, allowing movement around a joint - contain collagen, high tensile strength
2
Q
Describe the structure and function of ligaments
A
Connect bone to bone, stabilising joints and holding bone together while still allowing movement. Also high in collagen to withstand tensile strength
3
Q
Give a definition of an antagonistic pair of muscles
A
Muscles working in opposing directions - flexors and extensors to allow a full range of movement
4
Q
Describe the action of a flexor muscle
A
Flexing a limb e.g. biscep to bend the arm at the elbow
5
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Describe the action of an extensor muscle
A
Extends a limb e.g. triceps to straighten an arm
Biology Year 2
flashcards
Decks in class (41)
# Cards
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5.14
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5.23
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Core Prac 106
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Maths Skills 1.98
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5.46
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5.53
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5.65
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5.77
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5.86
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5.106
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5.134
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5.125
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5.142
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Core Prac 122
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5.212
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5.225
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6.52
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6.102
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6.15
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6.22
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Core Prac 145
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6.75
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6.67
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6.124
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6.142
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Core prac 152
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6.151
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7.15
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7.25
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7.34
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7.45
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7.57
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Core Prac 164
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7.104
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Core Prac 174
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8.33
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8.46
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8.144
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8.54
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8.132
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8.65
