Agonists And Antagonists Flashcards
Elbow flexion
Agonist : biceps
Antagonist : triceps
Elbow extension
Agonist : triceps
Antagonist : biceps
Ankle plantar-flexion
Agonist : gastrocnemius
Antagonist : tibial is anterior
Ankle Doris-flexion
Agonist : tibial is anterior
Antagonist : gastrocnemius
Knee flexion
Agonist : hamstrings
Antagonist : quadriceps
Knee extension
Agonist : quadriceps
Antagonist : hamstrings
Hip flexion
Agonist : iliopsoas / hip flexor
Antagonist : gluteals
Hip extension / hyper-extension
Agonist : gluteals
Antagonist : hip flexors
Hip adduction
Agonist : adductors (adductor brevis/ longues / magnus)
Antagonist : tensor fascia latae and gluteus medius/ minimus
Hip abduction
Agonist : tensor fascia latae and gluteus medius/ minimus
Antagonist : adductors (adductor brevis/ longues / magnus)
Hip horizontal abduction
Agonist : adductors
Antagonist : tensor fascia latae and gluteus medius/ minimus
Hip horizontal abduction
Agonist : tensor fascia latte and gluteus medius/ minimus
Antagonist : adductors
Shoulder flexion
Agonist : anterior deltoid
Antagonist : altissimo dorsi
Shoulder extension / hyper-extension
Agonist : latissimus dorsi
Antagonist : anterior deltoid
Shoulder horizontal abduction
Agonist : latissimus dorsi
Antagonist : pectorals