Agonist And Antagonist Flashcards
What is agonist?
Contracts
What is antagonist ?
Relaxes
What are antagonist muscle pairs ?
Pairs of muscles work together to bring about movement
1 muscle contracts(agonist) other relaxes(antagonist)
Bicep curl agonist and antagonist?
Bicep- agonist
Tricep-antagonist
Calf raise agonist and antagonist ?
Gastrocnemius- agonist
Tibialis anterior-antagonist
Leg curl agonist and antagonist?
Hamstring - agonist
Quadriceps-antagonist
Back extension antagonist and agonist?
Erector spinae- agonist
Abdominals-antagonist
Tricep pull down agonist and antagonist?
Tricep- agonist
Bicep- antagonist
Leg extension antagonist and agonist?
Quadriceps-agonist
Hamstring-antagonist
What do fixtator muscles do ?
Assist in stabilising joints
What do synergistic muscles aid ?
Agonist in performing joint action
What are muscles assisted by ?
Dictator muscles and synergistic muscles
