antagonistic muscles Flashcards

1
Q

antagonistic pair

A

muscles work in pairs at joints to create movement

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2
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agonist

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(prime mover) muscle contacts e.g bicep

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3
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antagonist

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muscle relaxes e.g tricep

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4
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elbow

A

flexion - bicep. extension - tricep

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5
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knee

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flexion - hamstring. extension - quadricep

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6
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ankle

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plantar flexion - gastrocnemius. dorsiflexion - tibialis anterior

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7
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hip

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flexion - hip flexors. extension - gluteals

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