Movement Structure Flashcards

1
Q

Define Agonist

A

A muscle or group of muscles working together to produce movement

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2
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Define antagonist

A

Muscles working opposite to the agonist

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3
Q

Define fixators

A

Achoring point so that active muscle has a firm base on which to pull

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4
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Define neutralisers

A

Counteracts an undedired action of another contracting muscle.

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