P1 7. Antagonistic Pairs Flashcards
1
Q
what is antagonistic muscle pair
A
a pair of muscles which work together to produce movement
2
Q
which is the agonist
which is the antagonist
A
agonist is contracting muscle
antagonist is relaxing muscle
3
Q
what are the four pairs
A
elbow -bicep and tricep - flexion and extension
knee -hamstring and quadriceps- flexion and extension
hip -hip flexors and gluteals - flexion and extension
ankle -tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius-
plantar and dorsi flexion
4
Q
during sports activity’s…
A
antagonistic pairs swap roles continuously. muscles act as agonists and antagonists depending on the movement
