9 Antagonist Pairs Flashcards
1
Q
What is anterior and posterior?
A
Anterior= front
Posterior= back
2
Q
What are 3 antagonist pairs at the shoulder?
A
- Anterior deltoid and posterior deltoid
- Medial deltoid and latissimus Dorsi
- Pectoralis major and teres minor
3
Q
What are the 2 antagonist pairs at the hip?
A
- Adductor longus and brevis and gluteus medius and minimus
- Ilipsoas and gluteus maximus
4
Q
What is the antagonist pair at the wrist?
A
- Wrist extensors and wrist flexors
5
Q
What is the antagonist pair at the calf?
A
- Tibialis anterior and gastroninemius
6
Q
What is the antagonist pair at the hamstring?
A
- Bicep femoris and Rectus femoris
7
Q
What is the antagonist pair below the shoulder?
A
- Bicep brachii and tricep brachii
8
Q
What is the antagonist?
A
The muscle that lengthens or relaxes as the agonist contracts
9
Q
What is the agonist?
A
The muscle responsible for the movement at a joint
10
Q
What is the fixator?
A
The muscle that stabilises the joint where the origin of the agonist sits. It helps the agonist function efficiently.
