MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE
SKELETAL MUSCLE
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Question
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A muscle primarily responsible fro the action (movement) is called the
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prime mover
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antagonist
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synergist
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fixator
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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. Meanwhile, a muscle with the opposite action of the prime mover is called an antagonist.
Detailed explanation-2: -Agonists are also referred to as prime movers since they are the muscles that are primarily responsible for generating the movement.
Detailed explanation-3: -Skeletal muscle, attached to bones, is responsible for skeletal movements.
Detailed explanation-4: -A muscle with the opposite action of the prime mover is called an antagonist.
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