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B3 Antagonistic Muscle Pairs

B3 Antagonistic Muscle Pairs

Assessment

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Physical Ed

9th - 11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jack Gibbons

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are antagonistic muscle pairs?

Back

Muscles that work in pairs to move bones in opposite directions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the agonist in muscle movement?

Back

The agonist is the muscle that contracts to create movement.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the antagonist in muscle movement?

Back

The antagonist is the muscle that relaxes to allow movement.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the synergist in muscle movement?

Back

The synergist assists the agonist in performing a movement.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the fixator in muscle movement?

Back

The fixator stabilizes the origin of the agonist muscle so that it can act more efficiently.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How are antagonistic muscle pairs used in sporting actions?

Back

They are used to create movement and stability in various sporting actions by contracting and relaxing in coordination.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do muscles work in pairs to facilitate movement?

Back

Muscles work in pairs, with one muscle contracting while the other relaxes, to create smooth and controlled movements.

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