Antagonistic muscle pairs

What is an antagonistic muscle pair?

• A pair of muscles where one contracts while the other relaxes
• A pair of muscles that are both responsible for contracting
• A pair of muscles that work together to produce movement
• A pair of muscles where one relaxes while the other contracts

Which muscle acts as the antagonist to the biceps brachii?

• Triceps brachii
• Deltoid
• Latissimus dorsi
• Pectoralis major

What is the main function of antagonist muscles?

• To control the movement and provide resistance to the action of the agonist muscle
• To stabilize the joint during movement
• To produce the opposite action of the agonist muscle
• To assist the agonist muscle in producing movement

Which muscle is the antagonist to the triceps brachii?

• Biceps brachii
• Pectoralis major
• Brachialis
• Deltoid

What is the main function of agonist muscles?

• To produce specific movements
• To control the movement and provide resistance to the action of antagonist muscles
• To produce the opposite action of antagonist muscles
• To stabilize the joint during movement

Which muscle acts as the antagonist to the gastrocnemius?

• Tibialis anterior
• Quadriceps
• Hamstring
• Soleus