Muscular skeletal system Flashcards
1
Q
how do muscles work
A
antagonistic pairs
2
Q
what happens during the agonist muscle
A
muscle contracts
3
Q
what happens during the antagonistic muscles
A
muscles relax
4
Q
what is the synergist
A
holds the body to prevent any unwanted movement. so that the agonist can operate
5
Q
example of a synergist
A
trapezius hold shoulders together
6
Q
what is a fixator
A
stabilises the joint in order to allow more powerful contractions
7
Q
example of fixators
A
deltoids
