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Do most of your muscles work individually or in pairs?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

Most muscles have a countering muscle that works in the opposite direction.

E.g the biceps and the triceps. So one relaxes when the other tightens and vice versa.

That's as far as I know.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

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

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 most skeletal muscles work in antagonistic pairs?

Yes. Skeletal muscles will have a flexor and an extensor. The flexor bends the joint. The extensor straightens it out again.

Do skeletal muscles always work in pairs?

false

Muscle that work in opposite pairs are called?

antagonistic muscles

How do pairs of skeletal muscles work togethe?

by the help of the heart

Do skeletal muscles always work in antagonist pairs?

false

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.?

false....

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