Skeletal Muscle Action Flashcards
1
Q
chief muscle responsible for a particular movement
A
prime mover
2
Q
muscle that opposes the action of the prime mover
A
antagonist
3
Q
contracts isometrically (contraction increases the tone but does not produce movement)
A
fixator
4
Q
contract and stabilize the intermediate joints to prevent unwanted movements in an intermediate joint
A
synergists
