Muscles That Work Opposite of the Muscles Producing a Movement

Question

Muscles that work opposite of the muscles producing a movement are referred to as
A)antagonists.
B)insertions.
C)synergists.
D)none of these choices are correct

Accepted Answer

Antagonist muscles work in opposition to the agonist or primary movement muscles. When the agonist contracts, the antagonist relaxes and lengthens, allowing for smooth and controlled movement.