Anatomy and Physiology
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Flashcards on muscle actions and metabolism
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Prime Mover/Agonist
The muscle that primarily performs a specific action.
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Synergist
Muscle that assists the prime mover/agonist in performing an action.
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Antagonist
Muscle that performs the opposite action of the prime mover/agonist.
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Fixator
Muscle that stabilizes an area or joint while an action is being performed.
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Aerobic Metabolism
The process in which cells utilize oxygen to produce energy to function properly.
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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
A molecule that allows the transport of important nutrients and stores energy for future use in the cell.
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Anaerobic Metabolism
The process in which ATP is produced without the presence of oxygen.
