25 July 2012 - cabarrus.k12.nc.us

agonist/antagonist pairs: flexors/extensors and abductors/adductors synergist: a muscle that helps a larger agonist work more efficiently example: latissimus dorsi extends, adducts, and medially rotates arm at shoulder joint; teres major assists in starting such movements when the should joint is at full flexion ................
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