Skeleton and Muscles Flashcards
1
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function of skeleton 6
A
support, posture, mineral production, blood cell production, movement and production
2
Q
components of synovial joint
A
cartilage, ligament, tendon and synovial fluid
3
Q
what does the prime mover do
A
contract to produce desired movement
4
Q
what does the antagonist do
A
relaxes and allows the movement
5
Q
fixator
A
stabilise the movement
6
Q
example of antagonistic muscle and fixtators
A
In the contact phase of football kick, the quadriceps contract to extend the knee while the hamstrings lengthen to allow the movement.
The abdominals would be acting as fixators.
