Chapter 11

Question 1

What are synergist and fixators?

Answer 1

Syn-add forced to a movement. Reduce un-desirable or unnecessary movement.

Fix-synergist that immobilize a bone or muscles origin.

Question 2

What are prime movers and antagonist?

Answer 2

P.m. – muscles that provide the major force for producing a specific movement.

Ant-oppose or reverse of a particular movement.

Exp: elbow: pm=biceps brachii
Ant=triceps brachii