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Human Movement Science Flashcards

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Open-chain exercises=

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Distal extremities (hands/feet) move, ex: bench press, leg extensions

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Closed-chain exercises

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Distal extremities (hands/feet) fixated, ex: squat, chin up, push-up

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Agonist

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Main mover

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Antagonist

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Opposite side of agonist (agonist= bicep antag= tricep)

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Synergist

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Assisting muscle

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Stabilizer

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Stabilize (TVA, Rotator Cuff)

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Force Couple Relationship

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Synergistic action of multiple muscles working together to produce movement around the joint (ex: upper & lower traps, serratus anterior help move scapulas upward)

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