Agonist & Antagonist Muscle Groups



Agonist & Antagonist Muscle Groups

Part A: Define the following terms:

Agonist: ________________________________________________________________

Antagonist: ______________________________________________________________

Synergist: _______________________________________________________________

Part B: List the specific muscles that compose the following muscle groups:

Quadriceps: _________________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Hamstrings: _________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Calf: _________________________

_________________________

Abdominal: _________________________

_________________________

Pectorals: _________________________

_________________________

Gluteus: _________________________

_________________________

Deltoids: _________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Adductors: _________________________

Part B: Select the muscles from the list below, and complete the chart identifying the agonist muscle, the movement, the antagonist muscle and its movement.

Biceps Brachii

Biceps Femoris

Erector Spinae

Extensor Arm Muscles

Gastrocnemius

Gracilis

Flexor Arm Muscles

Latissimus Dorsi

Obliques

Rectus Abdominis

Rectus Femoris

Semimembranosis

Semitendinosis

Soleus

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Tibialis Anterior

Triceps Brachii

Vastus Intermedius

Vastus Lateralis

Vastus Medialis

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