A Type of Muscle Whose Action Opposes That of Another

question 147

Multiple Choice

A type of muscle whose action opposes that of another muscle is called a(n)

• A) synergist.
• B) fixator.
• C) agonist.
• D) prime mover.
• E) antagonist.

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