Muscles

Front

What is the movement called when a joint angle decreases?

Back

Flexion

Front

What is the term for the muscle primarily responsible for a movement?

Back

Prime mover (agonist)

Front

What part of the sarcomere does the term 'D (Red)' refer to?

Back

Myosin

Front

What type of muscle is under voluntary control?

Back

Voluntary muscle

Front

What theory states that muscle fibers shorten as actin and myosin filaments pull on each other?

Back

Sliding filament theory

Front

What is the term for the muscle that opposes the action of the prime mover?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the role of synergist muscles?

Back

Assist the prime mover in performing a movement.

Front

What is the basic functional unit of a muscle called?

Back

Sarcomere

Front

What is the term for the muscle that stabilizes a joint during movement?

Back

Fixator

Front

What is the name of the protein that binds to calcium ions in muscle contraction?

Back

Troponin