muscles and muscle movement Flashcards

1
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antagonist/ prime mover

A

the muscle that contracts and starts the movement

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antagonist

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  • muscle that relaxes

* opposes the movement

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3
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tendons

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  • attach muscle to bone

* allow muscle to pull on the bone to create movement

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