S & M Systems: HINGE JOINTS Flashcards
What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s DORSI-FLEXION at the ANKLE?
Agonist : TIBIALIS ANTERIOR
Antagonist : GASTROCNEMIUS & SOLEUS
What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s FLEXION at the KNEE?
Agonist : BICEPS FEMORIS
Antagonist : RECTUS FEMORIS
What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s FLEXION at the ELBOW?
Agonist : BICEP BRACHII
Antagonist : TRICEP BRACHII
What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s FLEXION at the WRIST?
Agonist : WRIST FLEXORS
Antagonist : WRIST EXTENSORS
What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s EXTENSION at the WRIST?
Agonist : WRIST EXTENSORS
Antagonist : WRIST FLEXORS
What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s EXTENSION at the KNEE?
Agonist : RECTUS FEMORIS
Antagonist : BICEP FEMORIS
What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s EXTENSION at the ELBOW?
Agonist : TRICEP BRACHII
Antagonist : BICEP BRACHII
What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s EXTENSION at the WRIST?
Agonist : WRIST EXTENSORS
Antagonist : WRIST FLEXORS