Chapter 7: Lesson 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Agonists
A
The primary muscles providing force for a movement.
2
Q
Synergists
A
Muscles that assist agonists to produce a movement.
3
Q
Feed-forward activation
A
When a muscle is automatically activated in anticipation of a movement.
3
Q
Stabilizers
A
Muscles that contract isometrically to stabilize the trunk and joints as the body moves.
4
Q
Antagonists
A
Muscles on the opposite side of a joint that are in direct opposition of agonist muscles.
