Agonist and Antagonist muscle pairs Flashcards by Sara Rafacz | Brainscape

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Agonist and Antagonist muscle pairs

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Muscles never push, they pull
Skeletal muscles are usually arranged as opposing pairs

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Agonist Muscle

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The muscle that is contracting

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Antagonist

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the muscle that is relaxing or lengthening

Agonist: Bicep (contracts to bend the elbow).
Antagonist: Tricep (relaxes to allow bending, but contracts when straightening).

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