interactions of muscles in the body Flashcards
1
Q
groups of muscles that produce opposite actions
A
lie on opposite sides of a joint
2
Q
prime mover
A
muscle with major responsibility for a certain movement
3
Q
antagonist
A
muscle that opposes or reverse a prime mover
4
Q
synergist
A
muscle that aids a prime mover in a movement or reduces undesirable movements
5
Q
fixator
A
specialized synergist that holds a bone still or stabilized the origin of a prime mover
