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What are muscles attached to bones by?
What are muscles attached to bones by?
Why do muscles usually work a joint in pairs?
Why do muscles usually work a joint in pairs?
What are muscles that work in pairs called?
What are muscles that work in pairs called?
What is the muscle called that is contracting in an antagonistic pair?
What is the muscle called that is contracting in an antagonistic pair?
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Which muscles assist by supporting and stabilizing the joint and the rest of the body?
Which muscles assist by supporting and stabilizing the joint and the rest of the body?
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Study Notes
Muscles and Bones
- Muscles are attached to bones by tendons.
Muscle Pairs
- Muscles usually work a joint in pairs to allow for coordinated movement and balance.
- Muscles that work in pairs are called antagonistic muscles.
Antagonistic Muscle Pairs
- In an antagonistic pair, the muscle that is contracting is called the agonist.
- The agonist muscle opposes the movement of the antagonist muscle.
Synergistic Muscles
- Synergistic muscles assist by supporting and stabilizing the joint and the rest of the body.
- They help to refine movement and maintain posture.
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Test your knowledge of skeletal muscle movements with this quiz! Explore the concepts of muscle contraction, tendon attachment, and the role of muscles in moving the body. Identify pairs of muscles that work together to facilitate joint movement and understand the mechanics of muscle action.
