Question

the agonist (prime mover) is: 1 point a. the muscle that relaxes during movement b. the muscle mainly responsible for the movement c. a muscle that opposes the movement d. a muscle that stabilizes a joint the antagonist is: 1 point a. the muscle that provides the main force for movement b. a muscle that prevents the agonist from moving c. a muscle that assists the agonist d. a muscle that relaxes when the agonist contracts a synergist is: * 1 point a. a muscle that helps the agonist by adding force or stabilizing b. the muscle that causes the opposite movement c. a muscle that prevents any movement d. the largest muscle in a group

Explanation:

The agonist is the muscle primarily responsible for a movement. The antagonist is a muscle that relaxes when the agonist contracts. A synergist is a muscle that helps the agonist by adding force or stabilizing.

Answer:

1. B. The muscle mainly responsible for the movement
2. D. A muscle that relaxes when the agonist contracts
3. A. A muscle that helps the agonist by adding force or stabilizing