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They're referring to opposite motions, if a muscle bends a joint - it's antagonist straightens it out.

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What do bicep musceles and tricep muscles work together to do?

The muscles are moving antagonistically.


Do biceps or triceps act antagonistically while doing a push-up?

The muscles that are in your arms


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.


Why the heart does not work antagonistically?

The heart does not work antagonistically because it functions as a coordinated unit, primarily through the synchronized contraction of its muscle fibers. Unlike skeletal muscles that often work in opposing pairs, the heart's chambers—atria and ventricles—contract and relax in harmony to ensure efficient blood flow. Additionally, the heart's electrical conduction system regulates its rhythm, promoting a unified response rather than an antagonistic one. This synchronization is crucial for maintaining effective circulation and overall cardiovascular health.


Which organ in the digestive system moves food from the mouth to the stomach?

The esophagus is the digestive organ that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. No digestion, only transport, happens in the esophagus.


When muscles lengthen?

The lengthening of a muscle is called 'relaxing'. As the SHORT muscles work antagonistically- when one contracts, one relaxes. Therefore as one muscle shortens the other lengthens. This is between the bicep and tricep and the hamstring and quadricep. When a muscle shortens it also thickens, this is why you can feel your muscle rise when you bring your arm towards you.


What muscle groups can you work out with exercise bands?

With exercise bands, you can work out tons of muscles. Muscles that you can work out are arm muscles, leg muscles and back muscles. With leg muscles, you can work out the thighs, and calves muscles.


Do biceps or triceps act antagonistically when you do a press up?

yes


What is Lengthening of muscle is called?

The lengthening of a muscle is called 'relaxing'. As the SHORT muscles work antagonistically- when one contracts, one relaxes. Therefore as one muscle shortens the other lengthens. This is between the bicep and tricep and the hamstring and quadricep. When a muscle shortens it also thickens, this is why you can feel your muscle rise when you bring your arm towards you.


When muscles are at work?

muscles are at work All the time>


How do muscles work when you are jumping?

muscles work my legs


What prepares the muscles for work?

A warm up prepares the muscles for work.

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