Agonist Identification Flashcards
This tells you a movement, you tell me the agonist.
1
Q
What is the agonist muscle in elbow flexion?
A
Biceps brachii
2
Q
What is the agonist muscle in knee extension?
A
Quadriceps
3
Q
What is the agonist muscle in shoulder abduction?
A
Deltoid
4
Q
What is the agonist muscle in plantarflexion?
A
Gastrocnemius & soleus
5
Q
What is the agonist muscle in shoulder adduction?
A
Latissimus Dorsi
6
Q
What is the agonist muscle in shoulder elevation?
A
Trapezius
7
Q
What is the agonist muscle in dorsiflexion?
A
Tibialis anterior
8
Q
What is the agonist muscle in knee flexion?
A
Hamstrings
9
Q
What is the agonist muscle in elbow extension?
A
Triceps brachii
10
Q
What is the agonist muscle in hip flexion?
A
Abdominals & quadriceps