Which of the following is not a true statement about antagonist muscles?

A. They are typically located on the opposite side of the joint from the agonist muscles.
B. They work against agonist muscles by contracting and preventing movement.
C. They are also known as contralateral muscles.
D. They have the opposite concentric action from agonists when activated.


Answer: B

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