The Muscle That Serves as the "Prime Mover" During a Movement

question 58

Multiple Choice

The muscle that serves as the "prime mover" during a movement is called the

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

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Definitions:

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