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What is the primary function of an antagonist muscle?
What is the primary function of an antagonist muscle?
- To oppose the action of the agonist (correct)
- To support associated joints during movement
- To initiate movement at a joint
- To assist the agonist in producing force
What is the term for the neuromuscular interaction between the agonist and antagonist?
What is the term for the neuromuscular interaction between the agonist and antagonist?
- Stabilizer activation
- Synergistic dominance
- Reciprocal inhibition (correct)
- Force potentiation
What is the role of the triceps brachii in pressing movements?
What is the role of the triceps brachii in pressing movements?
- Synergist to the pectoralis major (correct)
- Stabilizer of the glenohumeral joint
- Prime mover of the shoulder joint
- Antagonist to the pectoralis major
What is the function of the muscles of the rotator cuff?
What is the function of the muscles of the rotator cuff?
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What determines the role of a muscle in a particular movement pattern?
What determines the role of a muscle in a particular movement pattern?
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What happens to the antagonist muscle when the agonist contracts?
What happens to the antagonist muscle when the agonist contracts?
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Which type of muscle action occurs when a muscle generates force while lengthening to decelerate an external load?
Which type of muscle action occurs when a muscle generates force while lengthening to decelerate an external load?
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What is the function of stabilizers in muscle movements?
What is the function of stabilizers in muscle movements?
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What do synergists do during functional movement patterns?
What do synergists do during functional movement patterns?
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What is the muscle action spectrum?
What is the muscle action spectrum?
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What is the main function of antagonist muscles?
What is the main function of antagonist muscles?
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What does muscle innervation refer to?
What does muscle innervation refer to?
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