Movement Analysis SES Yr 1

An agonist is...

• The muscle responsible for the movement

• The muscle which lengthens to allow movement to occur

• The muscle which assists the agonist

• The muscle which helps stabilise the joint

An antagonist is

• The muscle responsible for the movement

• The muscle which lengthens to allow movement to occur

• The muscle which assists the agonist

• The muscle which helps stabilise the joint

A synergist is...

• The muscle responsible for the movement

• The muscle which lengthens to allow movement to occur

• The muscle which assists the agonist

• The muscle which helps stabilise the joint

What is the agonist for extension at the elbow?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Deltoid

• Hamstring

What is the agonist for extension at the knee?

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Gluteals

• Biceps

Which muscle is the agonist for flexion at the hip?

• Gluteals

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Iliopsoas

Which muscle is the agonist for flexion at the shoulder?

• Triceps

• Biceps

• Anterior deltoid

• Latissimus dorsi

Which muscle is the agonist for plantarflexion at the ankle?

• Gastrocnemuis

• Tibialis anterior

• Rectus abdominis

• Obliques

Which muscle is the agonist for lateral flexion at the trunk?

• Erector spinae

• Obliques

• Trapezius

• Rhomboids

Which plane splits the body into right and left sides?

• Sagittal

• Frontal

• Transverse

• Universe