antagonist pairs Flashcards

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Agonist (Prime Mover)
Muscle responsible for creating movement at a joint.

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Antagonist (Relaxes)
Muscle that opposes the agonist providing a resistance for coordinated movement

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Fixator
Muscles that stabilizes one part of the body while another causes movement

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