Definitions

Question 1

Origin

Answer 1

Fixed point where muscle starts

Question 2

Insertion

Answer 2

Point where muscle attached to bone via tendon

Question 3

Agonist

Answer 3

Muscle that shortens to create movement around a join

Question 4

Antagonist

Answer 4

Muscle that lengthens and acts as a control mechanism

Question 5

Reciprocal inhibition

Answer 5

Balancing relationship between agonist and antagonist

Important mechanism that prevents muscle from snapping

Question 6

Concentric

Answer 6

Shortens muscle

Question 7

Eccentric

Answer 7

Lengthens muscle

Question 8

Isotonic

Answer 8

Concentric

Eccentric

Question 9

Isometric

Answer 9

No change in length

Question 10

Fixators

Answer 10

Stabilizes joint while muscles work

Question 11

Synergists

Answer 11

Working muscles that help control movement