muscle terminology Flashcards

1
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agonist

A

prime mover that is associated with given action

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2
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synergist

A

muscle that assists agonist

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3
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antagonist

A

muscles whose action is opp of agonist

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4
Q

stabilizer/fixator

A

muscles recruited to elim a undesired BONY action

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5
Q

neutralizer

A

muscle that eliminates undesired MUSCLE action

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6
Q

how do you stabilize a single joint system

A

opp insertion point must be stabilized

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