HUMAN ANATOMY
HUMAN ANATOMY
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ISBN: 9781260210262
Author: SALADIN
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 11.2, Problem 7BYGO
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The manner in which a synergist and an antagonist differ in their contributions to a joint movement and differences in their contributions.

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Synergist is a muscle that acts on joints, and it helps the prime mover. Whereas antagonist is a muscle that opposes the prime mover. Sometimes antagonist relaxes to give the prime mover complete control on an action.

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