Creation of movement Flashcards
1
Q
Antagonist pairs
A
muscles work in pairs to allow movement
e.g. bicep curl, agonist-bicep, tricep-antagonist
2
Q
Origin
A
attachment onto the bone and does not move when the muscle contracts (Proximal)
3
Q
Insertion
A
attachment onto the bone that does move when the muscle contracts (Distal)