Antagonistic muscle pairs Flashcards
1
Q
What are antagonistic pairs?
A
As one muscle contracts the other muscle relaxes or lengthens.
2
Q
What is the agonist?
A
The muscle that is contracting is called the agonist.
3
Q
What is the antagonist?
A
The muscle that is relaxing or lengthening is called the antagonist.
4
Q
What is a fixator muscle?
A
Fixators assist by supporting and stabilising the joint and the rest of the body.
5
Q
What is a synergist?
A
Muscles that stabilise a joint around which movement is occurring.
6
Q
What are the antagonistic muscle pairs?
A
Biceps: Triceps
Hamstrings: Quadriceps
Gluteus maximus: Hip flexors
Gastrocnemius: Tibialis anterior
Pectoralis major: Latissimus dorsi
