muscle terminology Flashcards
1
Q
agonist
A
prime mover that is associated with given action
2
Q
synergist
A
muscle that assists agonist
3
Q
antagonist
A
muscles whose action is opp of agonist
4
Q
stabilizer/fixator
A
muscles recruited to elim a undesired BONY action
5
Q
neutralizer
A
muscle that eliminates undesired MUSCLE action
6
Q
how do you stabilize a single joint system
A
opp insertion point must be stabilized