Muscle Movements and Actions Quiz

Something opposing or resisting the action of another.

<p>Muscle that plays a secondary role to the prime mover involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of mechanical aspects of physical movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Movement of a part in a circular direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When both the agonist and antagonist undergo contraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A type of muscle activation that increases tension on a muscle as it shortens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turning upward of the foot or toes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A type of muscle activation that increases tension on a muscle as it lengthens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turning outward, as of the sole of the foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An increase in the angle between two body segments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A decrease in the angle between two body segments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separates the body into anterior and posterior parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When two muscles contract together to create one movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extension of a limb or part beyond the normal limit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turning inward, as of the sole of the foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A muscle activation in which there is no movement at the joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The science or study of movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An imaginary longitudinal line that travels down the center of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A muscle that contracts to counteract an undesirable action of another muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extension of the ankle, pointing of the foot and toes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A muscle in a state of contraction with reference to its opposing muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assuming a facedown position; turning the palm backward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circular movement of a body segment about a long axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separates the body into right and left sections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The act of being stable or balanced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A muscle that steadies or holds a body part in place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assuming a horizontal position facing upward; turning the palm to face forward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separates the body into superior and inferior sections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a muscle contracts to stop the secondary action of another muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers