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What is the role of an antagonist in muscle movement?
What is the role of an antagonist in muscle movement?
- Muscle that contracts
- Assists the agonist
- Immobilizes a bone or muscle's origin
- Opposes or reverses a particular movement (correct)
What is an agonist in terms of muscle function?
What is an agonist in terms of muscle function?
Major force producing movement
What does a synergist do?
What does a synergist do?
Assists agonist
Define fixator in the context of muscle movement.
Define fixator in the context of muscle movement.
An agonist is a muscle that relaxes.
An agonist is a muscle that relaxes.
An antagonist opposes a particular movement.
An antagonist opposes a particular movement.
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Antagonist role
Antagonist role
Opposes or reverses a particular movement.
Agonist definition
Agonist definition
The major force-producing muscle for a movement.
Synergist function
Synergist function
Assists the agonist in performing a movement.
Fixator definition
Fixator definition
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Agonist relaxes?
Agonist relaxes?
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Antagonist movement
Antagonist movement
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Study Notes
Muscle Types and Functions
- Antagonist: Muscle that opposes or reverses a particular movement, crucial for controlled motion.
- Agonist (Prime Mover): The primary muscle responsible for producing a specific movement, driving force during muscle contractions.
- Synergist: A muscle that assists the agonist in performing a movement, enhancing effectiveness and stability.
- Fixator: A type of synergist that immobilizes a bone or muscle's origin, allowing for more efficient movement of the agonist.
- Agonist: Referring to the muscle that contracts during an action, playing a vital role in movement execution.
- Antagonist: Referring to the muscle that relaxes to allow for the agonist's contraction and movement.
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