A Type of Muscle Whose Action Opposes That of Another

Question

A type of muscle whose action opposes that of another muscle is called a(n)
A) synergist.
B) fixator.
C) agonist.
D) prime mover.
E) antagonist.

Accepted Answer

An antagonist is a muscle that opposes or reverses the action of another muscle. It works in opposition to the agonist (prime mover) to control and slow down a movement to prevent injury or damage.