L3 U1 - Agonistic Muscle Pairs & Muscle Contractions

The muscle that shortens to move a joint is called the..

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Synergist

• Fixator

The muscle that relaxes in opposition to the agonist is called the...

• Agonist

• Fixator

• Antagonist

• Synergist

These are muscles that work together to enable the agonists to operate more effectively.

• Synergist

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Fixator

These muscles stop any unwanted movement throughout the whole body by fixing or stabilising the joint or joints involved.

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Synergist

• Fixator

Occurs when the muscle remains under tension and there is no length change.

This involves the muscle shortening whilst under tension/ generating force.

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

This also known as the negative phase of a contraction.

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric