Antagonistic Pairs

Question 1

Antagonistic pair

Answer 1

Pair of muscles that work together for movement

Question 2

Agonist

Answer 2

Muscle within the pair that is contracting to pull on the bone and produce movement

Question 3

Antagonist

Answer 3

Muscle within the pair that is relaxing to allow movement

Question 4

Name an antagonistic pair that begins with B and T and state where it acts, to create…

Answer 4

Biceps and triceps acting at the elbow to create flexion and extension

Question 5

State and antagonistic pair beginning with Hi and Gl where it acts to…

Answer 5

Hip flexor and gluteus maximus acting at the hip to create flexion of extension

Question 6

State an antagonistic pair beginning with H A, and Q acting at… To create…

Answer 6

Hamstrings and quadriceps acting at the knee to create flexion and extension

Question 7

Name an antagonistic pair beginning with Ti and Ga Acting at… To create…

Answer 7

Tibialisis anterior, gastrocnemius acting at the ankle to create Doris and plantar flexion.