The Muscle That Provides the Major Force for Producing a Specific

Question

The muscle that provides the major force for producing a specific movement is called a(n) ________.
A) synergist
B) origin
C) antagonist
D) agonist

Accepted Answer

The muscle that provides the major force for producing a specific movement is called the agonist. The agonist muscle contracts to cause movement while the antagonist muscle stretches and relaxes to allow the movement to occur. Synergist muscles assist the agonist in the movement while the origin is the attachment of the muscle to the stationary bone.