Agonists

What is an agonist?

• A muscle the contracts to create movement.

• A muscle that relaxes to create movement

• A muscle that fixes a joint

• A muscle to coordinate movement

What is the main function of a fixator muscle

• Control movement

• Create movement

• Fix movement

• Oppose movement

Which muscle is the agonist for hip extension?

• Gluteus Medius

• Ilipsoas

• Gluteus Maximus

• Adductor Longus

Which muscle is the agonist for Hip Adduction

• Gluteus Maximus

• Iliopsoas

• Adductor Longus

• Rectus Femoris

Which muscle is the agonist for hip flexion?

• Gluteus maximus

• Gluteus Medius

• Biceps Femoris

• Iliopsoas

Which muscle is the agonist for wrist flexion?

• Wrist extensors

• Wrist flexors

Which muscle is the agonist for elbow extension?

• Triceps

• Triceps Brachii

• Biceps Brachii

• Biceps

Which muscle is the agonist for ankle dorsiflexion?

• Rectus Femoris

• Tibialis Anterior

• Gastrocnemius

• Biceps Femoris

Which muscle is the agonist for shoulder abduction?

• Anterior Deltoid

• Medial Deltoid

• Posterior Deltoid

• Pectoralis Major

Which muscle is the agonist for shoulder medial rotation?

• Teres Major

• Teres Minor