S & M Systems: Muscles

Question 1

What is the AGONIST?

Answer 1

The muscle whose contraction moves a part of the body
The prime mover
Expands/contracts

Question 2

What is the ANTAGONIST?

Answer 2

The muscle which provides resistance to the agonist

Question 3

What is the SYNERGIST/FIXATOR?

Answer 3

Muscle(s) that stabilise one part of the body while another part is moving

Question 4

What is the INSERTION?

Answer 4

Point of attachment that tends to move towards the origin during muscular contraction

Question 5

What is the ORIGIN?

Answer 5

Point of attachment of the muscle that remains fixed during contraction

Question 6

What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s flexion at the wrist?

Answer 6

Agonist : wrist flexors

Antagonist : wrist extensors

Question 7

What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s flexion at the Elbow?

Answer 7

Agonist : Biceps Brachii

Antagonist : Triceps Brachii

Question 8

What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s extension at the shoulder?

Answer 8

Agonist : posterior deltoid

Antagonist : anterior deltoid

Question 9

What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s extension at the knee?

Answer 9

Agonist : rectus femoris

Antagonist : biceps femoris

Question 10

What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s flexion at the hip?

Answer 10

Agonist : illiopsoas

Antagonist : gluteus maximums

Question 11

What is the agonist and antagonist when there’s Dorsi-flexion at the ankle?

Answer 11

Agonist : tibialis anterior

Antagonist : gastrocnemius and soleus