Antagonistic muscle pairs Flashcards
what are antagonistic muscle pairs
muscles that work together to produce movement
how do antagonistic muscle pairs work
one muscle contracts and the other relaxes
what is an agonist
muscle contracts/shortens to create movement
what is an antagonist
muscle relaxes to exert a ‘braking control’ over movement
what is a synergist
assist agonist in force production
how does a synergist work
alters direction of pull on agonist
what is a fixator
stop unwanted movement/stabilises to achieve maximum contraction
what is biceps muscle pair
triceps
what is gluteals muscle pair
hip flexors
what is abdominals muscle pair
erector spinae
what is quadriceps muscle pair
hamstrings
what is an antagonist
muscle relaxes to exert a ‘braking control’ over movement
what is an agonist
muscle contracts/shortens to create movement
what is deltoids muscle pair
latissimus dorsi
what is pectorals muscle pair
trapezius
