WEEK 2 - primary movement patterns & spotting Flashcards
TRUE OR FALSE
all movement is based on muscle contraction
TRUE
how do muscles work ?
- muscles produce force
- pulls on the tendon
- rotates bone around joint
what drives everything for a muscle ?
muscle contraction (generated by the force within the muscle)
what are the four forces acting upon a muscle ?
- agonist
- antagonist
- synergist
- fixators
what does agonist mean ?
the muscle most direct involved in bringing about a movement
what muscle terminology is known as the prime mover ?
agonist
which muscle is providing the predominant
agonist
what does synergist mean ?
muscles that work with the agonist to assist movement
what is the secondary contributors to movement
synergist
what does antagonist mean ?
muscles that work in opposition to resist th movement of the agonist
what resists movements, stabilizes joints and slows down movements ?
antagonist
what does fixator mean ?
muscles that hold joint in place and provide stability while agonist are contracting
what makes agonist movements more effective ? (stabilizes on joint during biarticular muscle contraction)
fixator
“the muscle most directly involved in bringing about movement, aka the prime mover”
agonist
“muscle that work in opposition to resists the movement of the agonist”
antagonist
“muscles that work with the agonist to assist movement”
synergist
“muscles that hold a joint in place and provide stability while agonist are contracting”
fixator
what four things work together to produce static and dynamic movement ?
agonist, antagonist, synergist, fixator