A muscle group that works with and assists the action of a prime mover is a(n) ________
A) fixator
B) antagonist
C) synergist
D) agonist
C
Explanation:
A) A fixator does not assist the action of a prime mover.
B) An antagonistic muscle pulls in the opposite direction to produce resistance.
D) An agonist muscle pulls in one direction.
Exercise 18: Post-Lab Questions
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