Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Origin
A
Point of attachment to the main stationary bone
2
Q
Insertion
A
Point of attachment at the moveable end (away from torso)
3
Q
Agonist
A
Prime mover or muscle causing the major action
4
Q
Antagonist
A
The muscle that must relax/lengthen to allow the agonist to contract
5
Q
Stabiliser
A
Act as a joint to stabilise it. Giving the muscles a fixed base
