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they are called antagonistic muscles.

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Muscle that work in opposite pairs are called?

antagonistic muscles


Are muscles that work in pairs called tissues?

No!Muscles that work in pairs are called antagonistic muscles.Tissue is a level between single cells and complete orgenisms, e.g. organs are made out of gruops of tissues.


What are antagonist pairs of muscles?

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What are antagonist pairs are muscles?

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How can muscles work in pairs?

ussually, one muscle in the pair bends part of the body.the other muscle straightens part of the body.


What do skeletal muscles always work in?

Skeletal muscles work in pairs: flexors and extensors


Do skeletal muscles always work in pairs?

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What are the muscles called when they are in pairs?

you find muscle pairs in your legs... like you hamstrings or quadriceps.


Do skeletal muscles always work in antagonist pairs?

false


How do pairs of skeletal muscles work togethe?

by the help of the heart


Why muscles must work in pairs?

Muscles can only exert force by getting shorter. Muscles work in pairs by one muscle pulling in one direction, the other muscle pulls in the opposite direction. One bends your leg, the other straightens the leg, etc.


Skeletal muscles always work in antagonistic pairs.?

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