Antagonistic Pairs Flashcards
1
Q
what are antagonistic pairs
A
paired muscles that both pull on the same bone in opposite directions
2
Q
antagonistic pair for the bicep
A
tricep
3
Q
antagonistic pair for the deltoids
A
latissimus dorsi
4
Q
antagonistic pair for quadriceps
A
hamstrings
5
Q
antagonistic pair for the tibialis anterior
A
gastrocnemius
6
Q
antagonistic pair for gluteals
A
hip flexors
7
Q
what is the agonist
A
the prime mover - the muscle that contracts, exerting force and creating the movement
8
Q
what is the antagonist
A
the muscle that relaxes to allow the prime mover (agonist) to pull the bone in the desired direction
9
Q
what is a synergist
A
a synergist is a muscle which assists the agonist by adding to the total force production
10
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what is a fixator
A
a muscle which acts to eliminate unwanted movement of the agonist’s origin
