Matching

A) Fixator
B) Antagonist
C) Synergist
D) Agonist (prime mover)

23) Muscle that opposes and reverses the action of another muscle.
24) Muscle that stabilizes the origin of another muscle.
25) Muscle that is primarily responsible for bringing about a particular movement.
26) Muscle that aids another by promoting the same movement.


23) B 24) A 25) D 26) C

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