Muscular System Flashcards
1
Q
Agonist
A
Is the prime mover which is the muscle which initially contracts to start the movement
2
Q
Antagonist
A
Is the muscle which relaxes to allow a movement to take place
3
Q
Eccentric contraction
A
Lengthening of the muscle
4
Q
Concentric contraction
A
Shortening of the muscle