Antagonistic Pairs

Question 1

Triceps and biceps

Answer 1

Triceps extend lower arm at the elbow. Bicep flexes arm at the elbow.

Question 2

Detoids and pectorals

Answer 2

Deltoids: abducts upper arm at the shoulder. Pectorals: adduction of upper arm at the shoulder.

Question 3

Gluteus maximus and hip flexors

Answer 3

Gluteus maximus: extends the leg at thr hip. Hip flexors: flexes the leg at the hip.

Question 4

Quadraceps and hamstrings

Answer 4

Quadraceps: extends the leg at the knee. Hamstrings: flexes the leg at the knee.

Question 5

Tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius

Answer 5

Tibialis: dorsi-flextion at the foot. Gastrocnemius: plantar flextion at the foot.