gross anatomy of the muscular system

Question 1

most responsible for producing a particular movement

Answer 1

primermovers or agonists

Question 2

muscles that oppose/reverse a movement and can be prime movers in some situations

Answer 2

antagonists

Question 3

aid agonists by:
-assisting with movement
-reducing undesirable or unnecessary movement

Answer 3

synergists

Question 4

-specialized type of synergist
-immobilize origin of prime mover so all tension is exerted at insertion
-helps to maintain posture
-keep scapula stabilized during arm movements

Answer 4

fixators

Question 5

naming muscle fibers

Answer 5

-circular
-convergent
-parallel
-pennate
-fusiform
-maximus
-minimus
-longus
-brevis