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   Sep 26, 2024 · The muscle primarily responsible for a movement is called the prime mover, and muscles that assist in this action are called synergists. A synergist that makes the insertion site more stable is called a fixator. Meanwhile, a muscle with the opposite action of the prime mover is called an antagonist.

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   The muscle primarily responsible for a movement is called the prime mover, and muscles that assist in this action are called synergists. A synergist that makes the insertion site more stable is called a fixator. Meanwhile, a muscle with the opposite action of the prime mover is called an antagonist.

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   Specify four factors which determine the type of movement accomplished by a muscle. Define “origin” and “insertion” as these terms pertain to skeletal muscles. Describe how the locations of the origin (s) and insertion (s) of a skeletal muscle affect the movement produced when that muscle contracts.

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   The muscle primarily responsible for a movement is called the prime mover, and muscles that assist in this action are called synergists. A synergist that makes the insertion site more stable is called a fixator. Meanwhile, a muscle with the opposite action of the prime mover is called an antagonist.

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   May 13, 2022 · When a muscle has a widespread expansion over a sizable area, but then the fascicles come to a single, common attachment point, the muscle is called convergent. The attachment point for a convergent muscle could be a tendon, an aponeurosis (a flat, broad tendon), or a raphe (a very slender tendon).

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   The moveable end of the muscle that attaches to the bone being pulled is called the muscle’s insertion, and the end of the muscle attached to a fixed (stabilized) bone is called the origin. During forearm flexion—bending the elbow—the brachioradialis assists the brachialis.

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   Which muscle pulls the insertion?

   • Muscle pull rather than push. Upon activation, the muscle pulls the insertion toward the origin. Although a number of muscles may be involved in an action, the principal muscle involved is called the prime mover, or agonist. During forearm flexion, for example lifting a cup, a muscle called the biceps brachii is the prime mover.

   11.1 Describe the roles of agonists, antagonists and synergists

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   Which muscle is a prime mover?

   • Although a number of muscles may be involved in an action, the principal muscle involved is called the prime mover, or agonist. During forearm flexion, for example lifting a cup, a muscle called the biceps brachii is the prime mover. Because it can be assisted by the brachialis, the brachialis is called a synergist in this action (Figure 11.1.1).

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   What is the insertion and origin of a muscle?

   • The moveable end of the muscle that attaches to the bone being pulled is called the muscle’s insertion, and the end of the muscle attached to a fixed (stabilized) bone is called the origin. During forearm flexion —bending the elbow—the brachioradialis assists the brachialis.

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   Which muscle is involved in lifting a cup?

   • Although a number of muscles may be involved in an action, the principal muscle involved is called the prime mover, or agonist. To lift a cup, a muscle called the biceps brachii is actually the prime mover; however, because it can be assisted by the brachialis, the brachialis is called a synergist in this action (Figure 1).

   11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and

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   What muscles do not pull against the skeleton?

   • In this case the hamstrings would be called the agonists and the quadriceps femoris would be called the antagonists. There are also muscles that do not pull against the skeleton for movements such as the muscles of facial expressions.

   11.1 Describe the roles of agonists, antagonists and synergists

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   What is convergent muscle?

   • When a muscle has a widespread expansion over a sizable area, but then the fascicles come to a single, common attachment point, the muscle is called convergent. The attachment point for a convergent muscle could be a tendon, an aponeurosis (a flat, broad tendon), or a raphe (a very slender tendon).

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   Feb 18, 2019 · This is not how it works. Muscles must work together to produce different bodily movements and a particular muscle’s role may change depending on the movement. Synergy and Synergist Muscles. The most important aspect to understand about how muscles function to produce a joint movement is synergy.