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Which process is responsible for moving our bones and associated body parts?
Which process is responsible for moving our bones and associated body parts?
What is the purpose of antagonistic muscle pairs?
What is the purpose of antagonistic muscle pairs?
What is the muscle called that contracts to produce movement?
What is the muscle called that contracts to produce movement?
Which muscle is the antagonist in a bicep curl exercise?
Which muscle is the antagonist in a bicep curl exercise?
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Why do muscles work in antagonistic pairs?
Why do muscles work in antagonistic pairs?
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Study Notes
Muscle Movement and Antagonistic Pairs
- The musculoskeletal system is responsible for moving our bones and associated body parts.
- Antagonistic muscle pairs work together to produce movement, with one muscle contracting (agonist) and the other relaxing (antagonist).
- The muscle that contracts to produce movement is called the agonist.
- In a bicep curl exercise, the tricep is the antagonist, relaxing as the bicep contracts.
- Muscles work in antagonistic pairs to allow for controlled and coordinated movement, preventing excessive movement and promoting stability.
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Test your knowledge on muscle contractions and antagonistic muscle pairs with this quiz. Learn about how muscles transfer force to bones through tendons and how they work together to move our body parts.
