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When a muscle contracts what does the other one do?
relax
What happens when the biceps muscle contracts?
When the bicep contracts the triceps relax
When the biceps muscle contracts the triceps must?
relax
When 1 muscle contracts what does the other one do?
Relax
When one muscle contracts what happens to the opposing muscle?
When one muscle in a pair contracts the other expands.
When a muscle contracts and will not relax?
Such a painful muscle contraction is commonly known as cramp.
If one muscle contracts what happens to the other one?
relax
Muscles that work as opposite pairs to move bones are called?
Agonist & AntagonistsAgonist is the muscle responsible for the primary movement ( muscle that contracts)Antagonist is the opposite muscle that must relax to allow the agonist to move a joint.
What is muscle cramps?
Muscles cramps occur when a muscle contracts and does not relax. This causes pain in one or sometimes multiple muscles.
What is it called when a muscle contracts involuntary?
Spasm
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.
Why do muscles ocontract and relax?
Yes, all muscles will contract and relax, Except the cardiac muscle and involuntary muscles which will be constantly working. er. Heart, intestines. But Voluntary muscles will only work together antagonistically.
