1. Agonist : The agonist in a movement is the muscle(s) that provides the major force to complete the movement. Because of this agonists are known as the ‘prime movers’. In the bicep curl which produces flexion at the elbow, the biceps muscle is the agonist, as seen in the image below.
What is a muscle that provides the major force for producing a specific movement called a a synergist B an agonist C a fixator d an antagonist?
What is a muscle that provides the major force for producing a specific movement called? an agonist ( prime mover )
What is a muscle that provides the major force for producing a specific movement called?
Agonist. AKA Prime mover ; a muscle that has major responsibility for producing a specific movement.
What is a muscle that is responsible for most movement?
prime mover . the muscle responsible for most of the movement in a group of muscles ; called the chief muscle.
Which of the following muscles is the most powerful muscle in the body?
The strongest muscle based on its weight is the masseter . With all muscles of the jaw working together it can close the teeth with a force as great as 55 pounds (25 kilograms) on the incisors or 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms) on the molars. The uterus sits in the lower pelvic region.
What is the term for the muscle that opposes a specific action?
Antagonist . Muscle that opposes and reverses the action of another muscle.
Which type of muscle is responsible for producing a specific movement across a joint?
The muscle primarily responsible for a movement is called the prime mover , and muscles that assist in this action are called synergists. A synergist that makes the insertion site more stable is called a fixator.
Which functional group has the major responsibility for producing a specific movement?
Which functional group has the major responsibility for producing a specific movement? [ The prime mover, or agonist , has the major responsibility for producing a specific movement. For example, the biceps brachii muscle is the prime mover of elbow flexion.]
Which type of mover is most powerful during contraction?
Terms in this set (15) *A muscle that is concentrically contracting is the AGONIST. Prime Mover : *Most powerful mover in a group of movers.
What are the 5 types of muscle movements?
- Abduction.
- Adduction.
- Flexion.
- Hyperflexion.
- Extension.
- Hyperextension.
- Rotation.
- Internal rotation.
What is a muscle called when it is the chief muscle responsible for producing a movement?
Although a number of muscles may be involved in an action, the principal muscle involved is called the prime mover, or agonist .
What are the 3 types of muscle action?
1 Types of Contractions. There are three types of muscle contraction: concentric, isometric, and eccentric .
What is the weakest muscle in your body?
| Stapedius | TA2 2103 | FMA 49027 | Anatomical terms of muscle |
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What are the 4 types of muscles?
- Skeletal muscle – the specialised tissue that is attached to bones and allows movement. ...
- Smooth muscle – located in various internal structures including the digestive tract, uterus and blood vessels such as arteries. ...
- Cardiac muscle – the muscle specific to the heart.
What is the busiest muscle in the body?
Eye muscles are the busiest muscles in the body. Scientists estimate they may move more than 100,000 times a day!
What are antagonistic muscles give examples?
- Biceps and triceps.
- Gluteus maximum and hip flexors.
- Hamstrings and quadriceps.
- Pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi.
- Gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior.
- Abductor and adductor.
