Muscle function terminology

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Flashcards on Muscle function terminology, created by Fiona McAllister on 28/02/2017.
Fiona McAllister
Flashcards by Fiona McAllister, updated more than 1 year ago
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Agonist A muscle that moves part of the body
Synergist A similar and mutually helpful function or action
Antagonist A muscle that occurs in a pair, called an antagonistic pair. As one muscle contracts, the other relaxes.
Origin "Stationary" point of attachment
Instertion "Mobile" point of attachment
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