Muscular skeletal system Flashcards
1.1
1
Q
Prime mover
A
The muscle that is directly responsible for creating the movement produced at a joint.
2
Q
Antagonist
A
Relaxes to allow the agonist to work as movement occurs.
3
Q
Synergist
A
Holds the body in place so that an agonist muscle can operate preventing any unwanted movements that might occur as the prime mover contracts.
4
Q
Fixator
A
A synergist muscle that immobilises the bone of the prime mover to provide a stable base for the action of the prime mover.
