Antagonistic Muscle Pairs Quiz

What is the primary function of antagonistic muscle pairs?

• To push bones back into their original position

• To produce movement through muscle contraction

• To stabilize the body during movement

• To increase muscle mass

In an antagonistic muscle pair, what is the role of the agonist?

• To contract and perform the movement

• To assist the antagonist

• To relax and lengthen

• To stabilize the joint

Which muscle acts as the antagonist during a bicep curl?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

What is the role of fixator muscles?

• To contract and perform the movement

• To relax and lengthen

• To stabilize the joint and assist the agonist

• To increase muscle endurance

During the downwards phase of a press-up, which muscle is the agonist?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

Which muscle pair is involved in flexing and extending the knee?

• Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi

• Hamstrings and Quadriceps

• Gastrocnemius and Tibialis Anterior

• Biceps and Triceps

What happens to the antagonist muscle during contraction of the agonist?

• It contracts as well

• It increases in size

• It stabilizes the joint

• It relaxes or lengthens

Which muscle acts as a fixator when the biceps is flexing the elbow joint?

• Pectoralis Major

• Gluteus Maximus

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Trapezius

In the preparation phase of kicking a football, which muscle is the agonist?

• Tibialis Anterior

• Quadriceps

• Gastrocnemius

• Hamstrings

What is the key fact to remember which muscle is the agonist?

• It's the one that is stabilizing

• It's the one that is relaxing

• It's the one that is lengthening

• It's the one in 'agony' doing all the work