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What does antagonistic pairs do?

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provide counteractive force so that a joint can move in a controlled fashion in 2 directions.

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What are the antagonistic pairs?
they are pairs of muscle that work together alternating. they need each other because no muscle can stretch a so the other mucle contracts.
What is the meaning of an antagonistic pair?
The meaning of an antagonistic pair is only one muscle can work at a time. Ex: Bicep and Tricep Muscle
In human anatomy what is an antagonistic pair?
Antagonistic means that they do the opposite of each other. for example the biceps and triceps are antagonistic muscles, because as one contracts the other relaxes
Why do muscles work in antagonistic pairs?
Because muscle can only contracts. The only way for it to lengthen is by having an outside force, ie, another muscle's contraction.
Why are biceps and triceps antagonistic pairs?
Antagonistic muscles work against each other with respect to the elbow joint in this case. Each works to move the joint in the opposite direction.