1.) Define Agonist, Antagonist, Synergist, Fixator

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Antagonist

opposes or reverses a particular movement

<p>opposes or reverses a particular movement</p>
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Agonist (prime mover)

major force producing movement

<p>major force producing movement</p>
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Synergist

assists agonist

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Fixator

synergists that immobilize a bone or muscle's origin

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Agonist

Muscle that contracts

<p>Muscle that contracts</p>
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Antagonist

Muscle that relaxes

<p>Muscle that relaxes</p>