PHYSIOLOGY
SKELETAL MUSCLE
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: -Answer and Explanation: Agonist muscles, or prime movers, are the principle muscles that are responsible for causing a given action about a joint.
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