Action Flashcards
1
Q
Insertion
A
Muscle attaches
2
Q
Muscle shortens
A
Agonist
3
Q
Muscle lengthen
A
Antagonist
4
Q
Reciprocal inhibitions
A
Prevents muscle from snapping
5
Q
Concentric
A
Shorten muscle
6
Q
Eccentric
A
Lengthen muscle
7
Q
Isotonic
A
No change in length
8
Q
Muscles work as
A
Fixates and synergists
9
Q
Fixators
A
Stabilize joint while muscles work
10
Q
Synergists
A
Help control movement
11
Q
Origin
A
Muscle starts