Functional Anatomy - Agonist & Antagonist Flashcards
Knee Flexion
Agonist: Hamstrings
Antagonist: Quadriceps
Medial Shoulder Rotation
Agonist: Pectoralis Major
Antagonist: Infraspinatus
Shoulder Rotation and Elevation
Agonist: Trapezius
Antagonist: Latissimus Dorsi
Hip Extension
Agonist: Gluteus Maximus
Antagonist: Iliopsoas
Trunk Extension
Agonist: Erector Spinae
Antagonist: Rectus Abdominus
Plantar Flexion
Agonist: Gastrocnemius
Antagonist: Tibialis Anterior
Wrist Flexion
Agonist: Wrist Flexors
Antagonist: Wrist Extensors
Forearm Supination
Agonist: Supinator
Antagonist: Pronator
Dorsi Flexion
Agonist: Tibialis Anterior
Antagonist: Gastrocnemius
Shoulder Abduction
Agonist: Anterior Deltoid
Antagonist: Latissimus Dorsi
Shoulder Adduction/Rotation
Agonist: Latissimus Dorsi
Antagonist: Deltoid/Trapezius
Thigh Flexion
Agonist: Iliacus
Antagonist: Gluteus Maximus
Hip Extension and Adduction
Agonist: Adductor Magnus
Antagonist: Gluteus Medius and Psoas
Trunk Rotation
Agonist: External Obliques
Antagonist: Rectus Abdominus
Adducts/Lateral Rotation of Arm
Agonist: Infraspinatus
Antagonist: Supraspinatus