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Antagonists are muscles that resist what kind of actions and also cause movement in the opposite direction?
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Antagonists are muscles that work in the opposite direction from prime movers and synergists.
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Antagonists are muscles that resist the actions of what and cause movement in the opposite direction?
Antagonist: A muscle that opposes a prime mover
What is the medical term meaning muscles having opposite actions from each other on a bone?
Antagonists
What three functional roles in a movement are used to characterize muscle groups Give a brief description of each action?
The three functional roles in a movement that are used to characterize muscle groups are Origin, Insertion, & Contraction (Actions). However my instructor argued that the key word was functional therefore the answer she felt was correct is/was agonists, antagonists, or synergists.
Are parents in a story a protagonist or a antagonist?
Parents in a story can be either protagonists or antagonists, depending on their role and actions within the narrative. They could be supportive and helpful to the main character, making them protagonists, or they could be obstacles or foes, making them antagonists.
What is an antagonist in anatomy?
The term means to act against and it is often used when talking about muscle actions. When one muscle or groups of muscles contracts, the opposite acing muscles must relax. These are called antagonists of each other. When the Biceps Brachii flexes the forearm, the Triceps Brachii must relax.
What is a force that is opposite to its actions?
This is called reaction
What word can replace movement?
actions or active
What is another word for wrong actions?
Bad Movement
What is the opposite of self justification?
The opposite of self-justification is self-awareness or self-reflection. Instead of justifying or defending one's actions or beliefs, self-awareness involves being honest and critical about one's actions and motivations.
What is the opposite of patiently?
The opposite of patiently is impatiently or anxiously. Referring to impatient actions, it could be hurriedly.
Is unkind the opposite word of gentle?
Not necessarily, although they can be related. Unkind is the opposite of kind. This is to do with how you treat people. Gentle is the opposite of rough. This is to do with your actions in general.
What actions are considered as one respiratory movement?
Inspiration and expiration are both considered one respiratory movement.
