Although body movement is usually produced by a group of muscles, one muscle is responsible for most of the movement. This muscle is called the agonist or ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


prime mover

The prime mover, or agonist, is the muscle that is primarily responsible for a given movement.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The word you look up in the CPT index to find the code(s) is the ________.

A. Main Term B. primary procedure C. diagnosis D. eponym

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Your job description includes working with agents who have been charged with detecting and

correcting overpayments made to your hospital in the Medicare Fee for Service program. You will need to develop a professional relationship with A. the OIG. C. QIO physicians. B. MEDPAR representatives. D. recovery audit contractors.

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A buildup of lactic acid 

A. results from excess oxygen. B. causes muscle fatigue. C. can be corrected by increasing muscle activity. D. is caused by muscle cramps.

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