Muscular System Flashcards

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Agonist

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Is the prime mover which is the muscle which initially contracts to start the movement

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Antagonist

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Is the muscle which relaxes to allow a movement to take place

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Eccentric contraction

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Lengthening of the muscle

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Concentric contraction

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Shortening of the muscle

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