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Chapter 12- Muscle Systems, Lecture notes of Anatomy

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Muscle Functioning * Cooperation of muscles = Agonist (prime mover) * Chiefly responsible for a mov't * E.g. biceps brachii flexes elbow — Synergist/ fixator * Assists agonist to increase tension and/or stability * E.g. brachioradialis helps flex elbow — Antagonist * Opposes agonist