Agonist and Antagonist Muscles

Muscles can only _____, never _____

• push, pull

• pull, push

Another name for the prime mover is

• antagonist

• agonist

• synergist

• fixator

A muscle that helps the agonist is called a

• antagonist

• agonist

• synergist

• fixator

A muscles that stabilizes a motion is called a

• antagonist

• agonist

• synergist

• fixator

What is the opposing muscle group for the biceps?

• abdominals

• triceps

• deltoids

• hamstrings

What is the opposing muscle group for the quadriceps?

• biceps

• lower back

• hamstrings

• obliques

In knee flexion, which is the agonist? (the one contracting or getting shorter)

• hamstrings

• quadriceps

Antagonist muscles in the squat pose would be?

• hamstrings

• quadriceps

What is the agonist and what is the antagonist in a bicep curl?

• biceps are the agonist, triceps are the antagonist

• triceps are the agonist, biceps are the antagonist

Skeletal muscles usually function ___________

• alone

• in groups