HES 207 - Unit III Movement Analysis, Pelvic
Bones, Trunk Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What are agonist muscles? Active muscles that contract concentrically
during
lifting and eccentrically during the
controlled
lowering phase.
What are prime movers in muscle Muscles that contribute most to the
movement? movement.
What is the role of assisters Muscles that assist with the movement.
(synergists) in muscle movement?
What are antagonist muscles? Muscles that are opposite to the agonist,
passively
lengthening during lifting and shortening
during
controlled lowering.
What is the function of stabilizer Muscles that contract isometrically to
(fixator) muscles? stabilize an
area, allowing another segment to move.
What do neutralizers do in muscle They prevent undesired actions of one of
movement? the
agonists.
Bones, Trunk Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What are agonist muscles? Active muscles that contract concentrically
during
lifting and eccentrically during the
controlled
lowering phase.
What are prime movers in muscle Muscles that contribute most to the
movement? movement.
What is the role of assisters Muscles that assist with the movement.
(synergists) in muscle movement?
What are antagonist muscles? Muscles that are opposite to the agonist,
passively
lengthening during lifting and shortening
during
controlled lowering.
What is the function of stabilizer Muscles that contract isometrically to
(fixator) muscles? stabilize an
area, allowing another segment to move.
What do neutralizers do in muscle They prevent undesired actions of one of
movement? the
agonists.
