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If the pectorals are the prime mover what are the antagonists?
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∙ 12y ago
the lats
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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 prime mover for a hip?
a prime mover is the main muscle that causes movement. In the case of the hip flexion, the prime mover would be the rectus femoris or the ilopsoas
What reverses the action of a prime mover?
Antagonist
If a prime mover produces flexion its antagonist will be?
Extension
Term for the gluteus maximus during hip extension when walking up stairs?
Primer Mover (agonist)
What is prime mover in a push up?
Deltoids, triceps and pectorals.
Which muscles are the prime movers in a press up?
The atissimus obrsi abdominals is the prime mover in a sit up.
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 two muscles are Important in shoulder adduction and antagonists of the shoulder abductor?
The deltoid is the prime mover in shoulder abduction. It's two antagonists are the pectoralis major and the latissimus dorsi.
Prime mover for shoulder flexion and adduction?
Do you mean flexion and (abd)uction?? If so, the prime mover would be the deltoid muscle with many smaller muscles assisting. If you are in fact meaning flexion and adduction, the prime mover would be the pectoralis major and the latissimus dorsi with many smaller muscles assisting.
When was The Prime Mover created?
The Prime Mover was created on 1961-03-24.
Prime mover for pulling the arm posteriorly?
The prime mover is the Latissimus Dorsi.
What is an example of a prime mover?
A prime mover is a machine which transforms energy to/from thermal or electrical, or pressure from/to mechanical form. Examples of a prime mover are engines or turbines.
Prime mover of jaw closure?
The masseter is the prime mover of the jaw closure.
What is the prime mover of hand pronation?
Pronator quadratus is the prime mover in pronation of the hand.
Prime mover muscles?
A prime mover is the muscle that has the most influence in one direction on the joint it acts on. For example the prime mover in extension of the forearm is the triceps.
What are the ratings and certificates for Prime Mover - 2009?
Prime Mover - 2009 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M
