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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.
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What are antagonist pairs of muscles?
pairs of muscles that work together
What are antagonist pairs are muscles?
pairs of muscles that work together
Muscles that work in pairs are called what?
they are called antagonistic muscles.
What do skeletal muscles always work in?
Skeletal muscles work in pairs: flexors and extensors
Why include exercises for opposing muscle groups?
Muscles work in pairs, so they must be equally strong to work together the right way. If strength is unbalanced, muscles may not properly work together.
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.
Do skeletal muscles always work in pairs?
false
Why must skeletal muscles work in pairs to move a bone?
Skeletal muscles work in pairs to move a bone so that the muscles can function properly. Muscles can only pull, therefore bones need two muscles to make it move. To put a finger up one muscle might pull, the other will put to put back down. With two, the movement will be smooth, otherwise it will be "jerky" and uncontrolled.
How do pairs of skeletal muscles work togethe?
by the help of the heart
Muscle that work in opposite pairs are called?
antagonistic muscles
Do skeletal muscles always work in antagonist pairs?
false
Why must skeletal work in pairs to move a bone?
Skeletal muscles work in pairs to move a bone so that the muscles can function properly. Muscles can only pull, therefore bones need two muscles to make it move. To put a finger up one muscle might pull, the other will put to put back down. With two, the movement will be smooth, otherwise it will be "jerky" and uncontrolled.
