Question

which of the following is a muscle that produces movement opposite to the prime mover?

multiple choice

antagonist

agonist

origin

insertion

synergist

Explanation:

Define functional muscle roles

Using the Muscle Classifications knowledge point, muscles are categorized based on their primary actions during a specific movement:

• Prime mover (agonist): The main muscle responsible for producing a specific movement.
• Antagonist: A muscle that opposes or reverses the movement of the prime mover.
• Synergist: A muscle that assists the prime mover by adding extra force or reducing unnecessary movement.

Identify the opposing muscle

Using the Muscle Classifications and Synergist Muscles knowledge points, the question asks for the muscle that produces movement opposite to the prime mover. By definition, this is the antagonist.

Answer:

• antagonist (Correct answer)
• agonist
• origin
• insertion
• synergist