chap 8 vocab Flashcards

1
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agonist

A

muscle that directly produces the desired result

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antagnist

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muscle that directly opposes the action if the agonist

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3
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synergist

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muscle that contracts at the same time as the antagonist and assists in carrying out it’s action

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4
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fixator

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muscle that stabilizes the joint to allow other movement other movement to take place

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