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.