Question

a specific movement provided by a muscle producing a major force is called__________. a synergist an agonist (prime mover) an antagonist a fixator

Explanation:

• A synergist muscle aids the prime mover.
• An agonist (prime mover) is the muscle that provides the major force for a specific movement.
• An antagonist muscle opposes the action of the prime mover.
• A fixator muscle stabilizes the origin of the prime mover.

Answer:

an agonist (prime mover)