biomechanics

Question 1

The moveable end of the muscle which attaches to the bone being pulled is called the muscle’s

Answer 1

insertion

Question 2

end of the muscle attached to a fixed stabilized bone is called

Answer 2

origin

Question 3

prime mover/agonist

Answer 3

muscle whose contraction is responsible for producing a particular motion.

Question 4

synergist

Answer 4

-muscle that helps the prime mover
- fixator, stabilizes the bone that is the attachment for prime moves origin

Question 5

antagonist

Answer 5

a muscle with opposite action of the prime mover
- maintain body position or limb position
- control rapid movement