Functional Anatomy Of Muscles

Question 1

Agonist

Answer 1

The primary muscles providing force for a movement

Question 2

Synergists

Answer 2

Muscles that assist agonists to produce a movement

Question 3

Stabilizer

Answer 3

Muscles that contract isometrically to stabilize the trunk & joints as the body moves

Question 4

Feed- Forward Activation

Answer 4

When a muscle is automatically activated in anticipation of a movement

Question 5

Antagonists

Answer 5

Muscles on the opposite side of a joint that are in direct opposition of agonist muscles

Question 6

Closed- Chain Movements

Answer 6

Distal segments (hands/feet) are fixed & remain in contact with a stationary surface. Involve applying force into an immovable object

Question 7

Open- Chain Movements

Answer 7

Distal segments (hands/feet) are not fixed, free to move. Involve the ability to freely move the distal segments